Matlab is stuck in busy after simple line of code

Hello there,

I just installed Matlab 2020a. I also have Matlab 2014a on my computer as well. My problem is, 2020a starts without an issue and "ready" prompts at bottom left. But the moment I write a simple line of code, for example "a = 5" to the command window, it gets stuck in busy and never finishes execution. Is there a fix to this or do I have to reinstall 2020a from scratch?

Answer 1

[Ricardo Toledo-Crow]

Hi. I'm experiencing the same issue. Ran timing and startup is normal. However, on simple a 'enter' in command window it goes into Busy never to return. I tried all the solutions in link above to no avail. Help?

Answer 2

[Urmila Rajpurohith]

Hi

Refer to the below link which answers a similar question:

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/92566-why-does-matlab-get-stuck-in-the-initializing-or-busy-state-or-take-a-long-time-to-start

Hope this helps!

[Yongca Zhao]

Hi

There is no use for my current problem.

The comman execute any code, when type in some simple code, then MATLAB got stuck in busy. Also the preferrence can't be opened..

SO could you help me ? Thank you so much.