Install
Node.js and NPM on Windows
Step
1: Download the Node.js Installer
From any web browser, navigate to https://nodejs.org/en/download/. Click the Windows
Installer button to download the latest default version.
At the time when this article is written, version 10.16.0-x64 is the latest
version. The NPM package manager is included within the Node.js installer.
You may need the other versions for the older systems (32 bit system).
For users, new to Node.js, choose LTS (Long Term Support).
Step
2: Install the Node.js and NPM
1. Once after the installer is downloaded, launch the installer. Double-click it
to launch.
2. The system will prompt you whether you want to run the software –
click Run.
3. Node.js wizard will open, Click Next.
4. Review the license agreement. Click Next to agree & install the
software.
5. The installer will ask for the installation location. Go through the
default location, if not you have any special need. Click Next.
6. The wizard will guide you to select components to include or exclude
from the installation. Unless you have any special requirement, you should go
for the defaults by clicking Next.
7. Finally, click the Install button
to run the installer. After installation is finished, click Finish.
Step
3: Verify your Installation
Open the command prompt, and enter the following:
node –v
The system will display the Node.js version installed on your system. Same can be done for NPM:
npm –v
