Welcome to this tutorial on how to download and install Node.js on Windows 10/11. Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser. Installing Node.js on your Windows machine is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps.
Step 1: Download Node.js
The first step in installing Node.js on Windows 10/11 is to download the installer from the official Node.js website. To do this, open your web browser and go to https://nodejs.org/en/. Once you are on the Node.js website, click on the "Download" button to download the latest version of Node.js for Windows.
Step 2: Run the Node.js Installer
Once the Node.js installer has finished downloading, locate the installer file on your computer and double-click on it to run the installer. The Node.js installer will open and walk you through the installation process step by step.
Step 3: Accept the License Agreement
During the installation process, you will be asked to accept the Node.js license agreement. Read through the agreement and click on the checkbox to indicate that you accept the terms of the license agreement. Then, click on the "Next" button to proceed with the installation.
Step 4: Choose Installation Options
Next, you will be asked to choose the installation options for Node.js. By default, Node.js will be installed in the Program Files directory on your C: drive. You can choose to change the installation directory if you prefer by clicking on the "Change" button. Once you have selected your preferred installation options, click on the "Next" button to continue.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
After you have selected your installation options, the Node.js installer will begin the installation process. Wait for the installer to finish installing Node.js on your Windows machine. Once the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message indicating that Node.js has been successfully installed on your computer.
Step 6: Verify the Installation
To verify that Node.js has been successfully installed on your Windows machine, open a command prompt and type the following command:
node -vIf Node.js has been installed correctly, you will see the version number of Node.js displayed in the command prompt. You can also verify that the Node Package Manager (npm) has been installed by typing the following command:
npm -vIf npm has been installed correctly, you will see the version number of npm displayed in the command prompt as well.
Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and installed Node.js on your Windows 10/11 machine. You are now ready to start using Node.js to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser. Happy coding!
