What do I do when R package is not available?
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Visit https://cran.r-project.org/src/contrib/Archive/.
- Find the package you want to install with Ctrl + F.
- Click the package name.
- Determine which version you want to install.
- Open RStudio.
What is R CMD check?
R CMD check automatically checks your code for common problems. It’s essential if you’re planning on submitting to CRAN, but it’s useful even if you’re not because it automatically detects many common problems that you’d otherwise discover the hard way.
How do you check if R is installed on Windows using CMD?

How to check if R is installed on a Windows PC
- Check if there is an “R” icon on the desktop of the computer that you are using. If so, double-click on the “R” icon to start R.
- Click on the “Start” menu at the bottom left of your Windows desktop, and then move your mouse over “All Programs” in the menu that pops up.
How do I install source package in R?
R Language Installing packages Install package from local source

- Another possible way is using the GUI based RStudio:
- Step 1: Go to Tools.
- Step 2: Go to Install Packages.
- Step 3: In the Install From set it as Package Archive File (.zip; .tar.gz)
How do I update R from RStudio?
go to http://www.r-project.org,
- click on ‘CRAN’,
- click on ‘Download R for XXX’ [where XXX is your operating system]
- follow the installation procedure for your operating system.
- restart RStudio.
- rejoice.
How do I check my version of R?
1. Check your current R version. To find out your current version, open R and it will be shown in the console. If you are using RStudio you can check you R version by clicking on Tools>Global Options… yep my current version is now R-3.3.
How do I update R version?
The easiest way to update R is to simply download the newest version. Install that, and it will overwrite your current version. There are also packages to do the updating: updateR for Mac, and installr for Windows.
How do I run an R script in R?
To run an R command, put the cursor on the line of the command and then click the Run button at the top of the file window. Or just press CTRL-Enter.
How do I run an R script automatically?
Scheduling R scripts to run automatically in Windows
- Open the Task Scheduler.
- Create a new basic task.
- Name and describe your new task.
- Choose how often your task should run.
- Choose when your task should run.
- Decide what your task should do when its run.
- Specify which program to run.
- Review and save your task.
How do I find where R is installed?
– [Narrator] Here’s how to check to see if your Windows computer already has R installed. Go to the start menu, in the lower left hand corner, and look for Microsoft R Open. Opening that menu item should provide a Microsoft R Open application that you can then run.
How do I open R after installation?
Once you’ve installed RStudio, you can open it like any other program on your computer—usually by clicking an icon on your desktop.