Installing Node.js 18 on Windows

This guide walks you through the steps to install Node.js 18 on a Windows PC.

Step 1: Download Node.js

1. Open your browser and go to the Node.js official website.

Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Once downloaded, navigate to your Downloads folder.
2. Locate the installer file (e.g., node-v18.x.x-x64.msi) and double-click it to start the installation.

Step 3: Start the Setup Wizard

1. The Node.js Setup Wizard will open. Click Next to proceed.

Step 4: Accept the License Agreement

1. Review the License Agreement.
2. Check the box "I accept the terms in the License Agreement".
3. Click Next.

Step 5: Choose the Installation Directory

1. By default, Node.js installs in C:\Program Files\nodejs\.
2. You can keep this default location or choose a different one by clicking Change….
3. Click Next to continue.

Step 6: Choose Components to Install

1. On the components screen, leave the default options checked:
   • Node.js runtime
   • npm package manager
   • Add to PATH
2. Click Next.

Step 7: Start the Installation

1. Click Install to begin the installation.
2. If prompted for User Account Control permissions, click Yes.

Step 8: Finish the Installation

1. Once installation completes, click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard.

Step 9: Verify the Installation

1. Open Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
2. In Command Prompt, type node -v and press Enter to check the Node.js version.
3. Then type npm -v and press Enter to check the npm version.

You should now see the installed versions of Node.js and npm, confirming the successful installation of Node.js 18 on your Windows PC.

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Congratulations! Node.js 18 is now installed and ready to use on your system.