Thursday, June 8, 2017

Steps to install 'R' Programming Language Software on Windows

Steps to install 'R' Programming Language Software on Windows

Following are the steps to install R Programming language software on windows system.

Step 0: Download R installable software from this link https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/

Step 1: Select installer & right click then run as Administrator. Select the preferred language (English)

Step 2: Opens the Windows R installation wizard.

Step 3: Select the destination location. The default location is C:\Program Files.


Step 4: This is main components of R installation. By default R installs both the 32 and 64 bit versions on your system. Select the appropriate installation type based on your windows machine 32 or 64 bit version.

Core Files: It is R main components files. It’s must for R installation.



Step 5: Customization options, proceed with default.

If you choose 'Yes', gives options as 
a) MDI - Single large window for R Console & Editor
b) SDI - Separate window for R Console & Editor

Step 6: This step will create the program shortcut & create folder in start menu. This


Step 7: Create desktop icon & Quick launch icon option.

Step 8: Installation is in progress.

Step 9: Click Finish to complete the installation process.


Now installation of R successfully done, Happy learning & Enjoy!