For legacy system users, Windows 7 64-bit may be dying, but MATLAB’s power can still be harnessed—just not portably. Choose the right tool for your workflow, and you’ll spend less time fighting the OS and more time computing.
100% portable, no registry modifications. Cons: Cannot modify code on the fly; no interactive workspace.
However, there are effective ways to achieve portability or run MATLAB on legacy Windows 7 systems without a standard local installation. 1. The Official Portable Solution: MATLAB Online