Cannot open matlab program

when i click on the Matlab icon , the window briefly appears in the TASKBAR and then vanishes. However when i check the processes running in the system by ctrl+alt+del -> processes, I find that matlab is running. How can I access matlab then ?

In the attached image you can see that it is running but there is no presence iin the taskbar while other running programs are present like chrome, paint etc ..

[The Matlab Spot]

have you tried running it in compatibility mode?

[Rajashekaran]

Yes I tried running it in windows service pack 3 and windows vista modes . Still having the same problem .. Matlab still visible only in processes window of task manager

Answer 1

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

Try this

open task manager

In application select Matlab then right click and choose bring to front

[Rajashekaran]

That is the problem you see .. Matlab is not listed under the applications tab in task manager .. I have attached the screen shots for your verification