: Some R packages might hard-code file paths. It is best practice to use the here package or relative paths ( ./data/file.csv ) to ensure your scripts don't break when the drive letter changes (e.g., from E: to F: ) on different computers.
: Obtain the standalone R engine (often found on SourceForge ) and extract it to your USB. r-studio portable
: Extract RStudio into a folder next to R-Portable. You may need to create a small batch script or adjust the RStudio options to ensure it points to the version of R located on your USB drive rather than any version installed on the host computer. Key Considerations and Limitations : Some R packages might hard-code file paths
: Many institutional computers (in libraries or offices) block the installation of new software. Since RStudio Portable runs as a standalone executable, it usually circumvents these restrictions. : Extract RStudio into a folder next to R-Portable
: Instead of the .exe installer, download the Zip Archive version from the official Posit (RStudio) website .
: Use renv within your projects. This creates a private library for each project within your portable folder, further insulating your work from the host machine's settings.