Failed MATLAB install in linux, and now installer wont run properly

In Ubuntu 20.04 I was attempting to install R2019b. Interactively

Because I forgot sudo, eventually this file "AcquireGPSDataAndPlotYourLocationandSpeedonaMap.png" couldn't receive the rigth permissions and the installer couldn't continue. I could chmod the file and the folders but that didn't help. In fact the entire installations folder is 777.

Now when I restart the installer it just outputs this:

$sudo ./install

Preparing Installation files...

Installing...

Finished

I have also tried with an install of R2019a, and I have rebooted the machine too. Same results.

I have emptied /tmp...

It is like it remembers the condition that originally made it fail to install. But how do I clean condition to start over as root.

I have X11 working fine.

ONLY if I reinitiate the installer without sudo does it start fresh, but it ends the same place with the PNG file...

Should I not do this as root or how do I allow the PNG file(s) to install...?

Answer 1

[Madhav Thakker]

Hi Mads,

Please reach out to our Support Team. They would be able to assist you with installation and licensing issues.

Hope this helps.