Follow the instructions below to install R quickly and easily. If you’re familiar with installing software on your computer you probably don’t need these instructions since there’s nothing really different about R.
Step 1 to Install R:
First, find the R file that you downloaded. It’s probably in your Downloads folder. If you haven’t downloaded R yet, follow these instructions to get the file: http://rprogramming.net/how-to-download-r-quickly-and-easily/
The file should look like this:
Step 2 to Install R:
Double-click the file. This will open a Open File – Security Warning window.
Step 3 to Install R:
Click Run. If you’re running Windows 7 like I am this will open a Do You Want to Allow the Following Program From an Unknown Publisher to Make Changes to this Computer window.
Step 4 to Install R:
Click Yes. This brings up the Select Setup Language window.
Step 5 to Install R:
Select your language and click OK. This opens the Welcome to the R 1.15.1 Setup Wizard window.
Step 6 to Install R:
Click Next. This opens the GNU General Public License. Actually take a few seconds to check this out and think about how great it is that someone made software and is giving it to you.
Step 7 to Install R:
Click Next. This opens a window that lets you Select Destination Location. The default is to Program Files.
Step 8 to Install R:
Click Next. This opens a window that lets you specify the components to install. The appropriate components should be checked. You always want to install the Core Files and will also want to install 32-bit Files for a 32-bit machine or 64-bit files for a 64-bit machine.
Step 9 to Install R:
Click Next. This opens a window that asks if you want to customize the startup options.
Step 10 to Install R:
Select No and click Next. This opens a window that lets you select a Start Menu folder.
Step 11 to Install R:
Click Next. This opens a Select Additional Tasks window. Indicate whether you want a desktop icon and/or a quick launch icon. Leave the Registry Entry boxes checked.
Step 12 to Install R:
Click Next. R installs. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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