[R] How do I install a Windows package built from source?

Hello, I'm trying to connect to a MongoDB through the rmongodb package. Here is my system info: R version 3.1.1 (2014-07-10) Platform: x86_64-w64-mingw32/x64 (64-bit) I can install the rmongodb package but it won't load, see below: install.packages(rmongodb) Installing package into

Re: [R] How do I install a Windows package built from source?

1) This question belongs on R-devel. Please read the Posting Guide. 2) I am almost certain that unless you have built your R software using Visual Studio 2012, you will be unable to use a package built with that tool with your R software. Read the instructions regarding Rtools on CRAN regarding