
After Mathematica accepts the Activation Key, you will need to accept the License Agreement. When Mathematica launches, copy-and-paste or type in your Activation Key from the Wolfram web page (Step 3 above). After installation is complete, click Finish to launch Mathematica for the first time. The installation process will take several minutes. At the final option screen, click Install. Open that disk and follow the on-screen instructions.ĭuring the installation process, we recommend that you accept all of the default values. Double-click that file to mount the installer as a virtual disk, which will appear on your Desktop. Macintosh: The installer is delivered as a.

Double-click that file to start the installation. Within that new folder will be a file called 'setup.exe'. Right-click the file, and select Extract All from the dropdown menu.

If you need your online order confirmation notice, please see Look Up Your Software License Codes.

Refer to your online order confirmation notice and go the URL for the Cornell University Activation Key Request Form on the Wolfram site.

If you have not previously done so, you will need to register your email address to get this key. Activation of Mathematica 8 or higher requires you to get an individual Activation Key from Wolfram Research, the manufacturer of Mathematica.
