1. Requirements

  • Install R.

2. Windows

2.1. Installation

  • Run the rtools44-6104-6039.exe file with administrative privileges.

    C:\rtools44

  • Click Next.

    ■ Save version information to registry
■ Create start-menu icon to msys2 shell

  • Click Next.

  • Click Install.

  • Click Finish.

2.2. Configuration

  • Note: To be able to compile R packages in the Command Prompt, the installation directory needs to be added to the PATH system environment variable.

  • Open Control Panel > System.

  • Select Advanced system settings.

  • Select the Advanced tab.

  • Click Environment Variables.

  • Select System variables > Path.

  • Select Edit.

  • Select New.

  • Type C:\rtools44\usr\bin.

  • Click OK.

  • Click OK.

  • Click OK.

  • Close System.