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MATHEMATICA 7 INSTALLATION GUIDE

Note: In order to use the full version of Mathematica 7, you must be a registered student and use a valid Buffalo State e-mail address when you register your copy. If you aren’t currently registered for classes, or if you use an e-mail address other than your Buffalo State address, you will not be able to use Mathematica.

 

Downloading and Installing Mathematica 7 on a PC

  1. Under Mathematica 7 for Windows click the Download Now link.
  2. Check the box to agree to the Software Agreement, and then click Submit.
  3. Click the Save button and then choose the location where you want to save the file. Note: The Mathematica file is very large, and will take some time to download, even over a high-speed Internet connection.
  4. Locate the Mathematica7-Win.zip file that you downloaded.
  5. Double-click the zip file and then click Extract all files.
  6. Choose the location where you want to save the extracted files.
  7. Locate the folder where you saved the extracted files, and double-click the Mathematica 7 file to begin
    the installation.

Follow the steps below to install and register your copy of Mathematica 7 on a Windows computer.

  1. Double-click the Mathematica 7 file to begin the installation. You’ll need to click through a number of prompts to complete the setup. It is recommended that you accept the default settings.
  2. When you launch Mathematica for the first time, you’ll receive a message that Mathematica for Students will stop working in 14 days unless a valid password is entered. Click Enter Password.
  3. Select Single-Machine License and enter the code L3010-1327 in the License Number box. Filling out the Name and Organization boxes are optional and will not affect the program. Click OK.
  4. If you have an Internet connection, click the Web button to register your copy of Mathematica and obtain a password. Otherwise, click the Other Ways to Register button.
  5. Select I want to register a product and generate a password and click Continue.
  6. Select the product you want to register (Windows; 7.0.0; Single User; 2 processes) and click Continue.
  7. Complete the registration form, making sure to use your Buffalo State e-mail address, and click Continue.  
  8. Once you complete the registration form, you’ll receive an e-mail from the Computing Help Desk within one business day; the e-mail will contain your password. In the example below, the password is the string of numbers beginning with 9156 following the license number (L3010-1327).
  9. To enter your password, open Mathematica, click the Enter Password button, and then copy/paste the password you received from the Computing Help Desk. 

Downloading and Installing Mathematica 7 on a Mac

  1. Under Mathematica 7 for Mac click the Download Now link.
  2. Check the box to agree to the Software Agreement, and then click Submit.
  3. The file should automatically start downloading to your Downloads folder. Note: The Mathematica file is very large, and will take some time to download, even over a high-speed Internet connection.
  4. Go to your Downloads and double-click the Mathematica 7 folder.
  5. Drag (or copy) the Mathematica file to your Applications folder.

Follow the steps below to register your copy of Mathematic 7 on a Mac computer.

  1. When you launch Mathematica for the first time, select Single-Machine License and enter the code L3010-1327 in the License number box. Filling out the Name and Organization boxes are optional and will not affect the program. Click OK.
  2. If you have an Internet connection, click the Web button register your copy of Mathematica and obtain a password. Otherwise, click the Other Ways to Register button.
  3. Select I want to register a product and generate a password and click Continue.
  4. Select the product you want to register (Macintosh; 7.0.0; Single User; 2 processes) and click Continue.
  5. Complete the registration form, making sure to use your Buffalo State e-mail address, and click Continue.
  6. Once you complete the registration form, you’ll receive an e-mail from the Computing Help Desk within one business day; the e-mail will contain your password. In the example below, the password is the string of numbers beginning with 9156 following the license number (L3010-1327).
  7. To enter your password, open Mathematica, click the Enter Password button, and then copy/paste the password you received from the Computing Help Desk