Current release: 1.1
The MathematicaHandbook
An Interactive Add-On to Mathematica®

Download Handbook

Downloading and installing the MathematicaHandbook for the first time is a 4-step process. If you already have an activation code and want to download the latest version, skip to Step 3.

  1. $MachineID: You must find out the unique ID number associated with your computer hardware and your installation of Mathematica. (If you are not on the computer intended for the download, stop now and go to that computer. )
  2. Launch Mathematica. A blank document (Untitled-1) will appear. On this page, Type $MachineID followed by Shift-Enter.

    Remember Mathematica is case-sensitive. Expect a 14 digit number that starts with 5, 6, or 7.

  3. Activation Code: You will obtain your activation code by entering your registration code. [If you no longer remember your registration code, click the lookup link.] Fill in the registration code and the $MachineID you received in Step 1. Make sure that your $MachineID starts with a 5, 6 , or 7. If it starts with 00, you are probably using a MAC address, which is incorrect. Once you have a valid $MachineID,  click the "Get activation code" button to receive an activation code. 

    Registration code $MachineID

    Please note: By clicking the button below to get an Activation Code, your purchase is considered final. No unauthorized copying or distribution of the software is allowed. No commercial distribution or sale of copies of the software is permitted.

  4. Download Installer

    Next, download the installer appropriate for your version of Mathematica .

    Click on this link Version6.x if you have version 6.0 or greater

    Click on this link Version7.x if you have version 7.0 or greater

    Open the installer in Mathematica by either Opening it from the pop-up dialogue box to install it directly or saving it to your hard drive and then opening it. Be sure that you have a fresh Mathematica session and that no other programs are running.

  5. Install MathematicaHandbook

    Click the Start Installation button in the Mathematica program to begin installation. A dialog box will open and ask you for your activation code. The installer will determine which operating system your machine runs and install the appropriate version of the Handbook.

    The installer will fetch the book files (about 45 Mb) from a server and unpack them. This process will take 2 minutes on a fast machine, and up to 6 minutes on a slow one, so be patient. When it is finished, MathematicaHandbook will automatically open to its Preface in the Mathematica Help browser. In subsequent sessions, the MathematicaHandbook can be found in the "Add-ons & Links" tab. of the Help Browser in version 5.x, or in Help, Documentaion Center, Installed Add-Ons in version 6.0