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I am unable to start 64 bit version of R on windows 10 - I am not getting any error message. If I start directly R.exe/Rterm.exe only blank terminal windows appears (32 bit version works fine), if I open the GUI, it freezes for a while and then just disappear. I was unable to find anything relevant on the internet (not that surprising since the problem is not specific enough).

I have tried installing both 4.0.2 and 3.6.3 versions (first one, then uninstalling before installing the older version) but the results is still the same - 32 bit works, 64 bit does not). I have tried removing the configuration files in AppData but it also did not work. I am running Windows 10 64-bit (Version 2004, build 20197.1000). I had not a similar problem on any other machine I have installed R in the past.

I am aware that this is not a good description but I am unsure what other details should I provide or where else to look for an answer to the problem, I will be happy for any suggestion how to solve it.

Vladimír Kunc
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    Is your Windows 10 version 64-bit? I assume it might be, but you did not say. That is one reason. Second, try the installation on a production version of Windows 10. The version how have is newest Insider Version. The app may need to be upgraded for the next Windows version. – John Aug 24 '20 at 15:20
  • @John Yes, the system is 64-bit (I have edited the question to reflect that information). Yes, I know that it is the latest Insider Version (that is the reason I have made the build version bold). I had not ever had similar problem on a production version, however, I have not had a similar problem with any other app on the preview version. I know that it might be caused by the insider preview, however, I do need the insider preview for few functions that are vital for me. Thank you for your input though. Do you have any other ideas I could try besides waiting for production version? – Vladimír Kunc Aug 24 '20 at 15:34
  • The current version of the app is apparently not compliant with the version of Windows. I have seen this (with other apps) on my own Windows Insider machine here. – John Aug 24 '20 at 15:36
  • Thanks. That is what I was afraid of. Do you want to make an answer confirming that it is not compliant so I can accept it? – Vladimír Kunc Aug 24 '20 at 15:49
  • I have posted an answer for you. Thanks – John Aug 24 '20 at 15:55
  • @VladimírKunc - any luck with this? Enterprise versions of Windows 10/11 do not seem to be able to run 64 bit versions of R greater than 4.0.2. I still have this problem – langtang May 13 '22 at 13:35

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Please try the installation on a production version of Windows 10.

The version you have here is newest Insider Version.

The app may need to be upgraded for the next Windows version. I have a Windows Insider machine with this current build here and I have see apps that had to be upgraded to accommodate the new version.

John
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