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Basic information about RHISTORY file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension RHISTORY(*.RHISTORY or *.rhistory), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the RHISTORY file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the RHISTORY file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RHISTORY file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RHISTORY file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RHISTORY file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RHISTORY file?
  • How to open a RHISTORY file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RHISTORY file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RHISTORY file?
  • How to convert RHISTORY files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RHISTORY file format?


1.Detail information about RHISTORY file extension: R History File

File type R History File Category Data Files
Developer The R Project for Statistical Computing File format Text
Description RHISTORY file is a R History File developed by The R Project for Statistical Computing. Data file created by R, a statistical computing and graphing application; contains the history of commands entered by the user during an open R session; similar to a .BASH_HISTORY file for the Bash shell; enables the user to push the up arrow to scan through the list of previously entered commands.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RHISTORY files

Windows
R
RStudio

macOS
R
RStudio

Linux
R
RStudio



Can't open a RHISTORY file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.RHISTORY”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the RHISTORY extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support RHISTORY file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of RHISTORY files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a RHISTORY file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a RHISTORY file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a RHISTORY file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the RHISTORY file is damaged.
  • Whether the RHISTORY file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the RHISTORY file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the RHISTORY file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the RHISTORY file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a RHISTORY file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a RHISTORY file.

If the RHISTORY file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.