How can I access my command history without running Matlab program?

I have been using Matlab 2017a. the program crashed and can not be accessed without reinstallation. How can I access my command history to save a copy before uninstallation, ofcourse without running Matlab program because it doesn't work. I could not find a history file in the installation folder.

Answer 1

[Stephen23]

The command history is stored in either:

• history.xml (R2014a or later)
• history.m (earlier versions)

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/97504-how-can-i-access-the-saved-command-history-in-matlab

The file can be found in the user's MATLAB preference directory, which can be found using the command prefdir. If you cannot use MATLAB to run that command and are using Windows the prefdir help includes an example which you should be able to use to figure out its location on your computer.

Answer 2

[madhan ravi]

diary() %?

Answer 3

[maryam bagheri]

I found the solution by searching the entire drive for history.xml files. then I opened all files on text editor and searched for keywords from my usual commands iusing "search in all open documents" tool.