How To Install Node Js On Windows 10/11 [ 2024 Updated ] Complete Guide. . 🖥️🚀
How To Install Node Js On Windows 10/11 [ 2024 Updated ] Complete Guide. . 🖥️🚀
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Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide to install Node.js on Windows:
Step 1: Download the Node.js Installer
Open your web browser and go to the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org.
On the homepage, you’ll see two options:
LTS (Long Term Support): Recommended for most users, it’s a stable version.
Current: Includes the latest features but might not be as stable as the LTS version.
It's usually safer to download the LTS version. Click on the LTS version to download the installer (.msi file).
Step 2: Run the Installer
Once the download is complete, navigate to your Downloads folder or the location where the installer was saved.
Double-click the installer (node-vxx.x.x-x64.msi) to run it.
The Node.js Setup Wizard will open. Click Next to proceed through the setup steps.
Accept the License Agreement by checking the box and clicking Next.
Choose the installation location. By default, it will install in C:\Program Files\nodejs\. You can leave it as it is or choose a different location, then click Next.
In the next window, you’ll see options to select components. Ensure that the following options are selected:
Node.js runtime
npm package manager
Additional tools (optional, for compiling native add-ons)
Click Next to proceed.
Step 3: Install Tools for Native Modules (Optional)
If you want to compile native add-ons from npm (this might be necessary for some packages), check the box to install additional tools like Python and Visual Studio Build Tools.
After completing the Node.js installation, a Command Prompt window will open asking you to install these additional tools. If you choose to proceed, press any key, and the installation script will run. This process may take some time as it downloads and installs the necessary components.
If you don’t need these tools, you can skip this step by closing the Command Prompt window.
Step 4: Finish the Installation
After selecting the components, click Install.
If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow the installation.
Wait for the installation to complete. This might take a few minutes.
Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close the Setup Wizard.
Step 5: Verify the Installation
Open Command Prompt (you can search for "cmd" in the Start menu).
To check if Node.js was installed successfully, type the following command and press Enter:
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node -v
This command will print the version of Node.js installed, e.g., v18.x.x.
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