How to update Node.js on Windows?

To update Node.js on Windows, there are a few different methods you can use. Here’s a guide for each approach:

Method 1: Using the Node.js Installer (Recommended)

1. Download the Latest Installer:
   • Go to the Node.js website.
   • Download the latest version for Windows. Make sure to select the installer for your system architecture (e.g., 64-bit).
2. Run the Installer:
   • Double-click the downloaded installer file.
   • Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
   • The installer will replace the current Node.js version with the latest one.
3. Verify the Update:
   • Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
   • Run the following command to check the installed version:bashКопировать кодnode -v
   • This should show the new version number.

Method 2: Using nvm-windows (Node Version Manager for Windows)

nvm-windows allows you to manage multiple versions of Node.js on a single machine.

1. Install nvm-windows:
   • Download the latest nvm-windows installer from the nvm-windows GitHub page.
   • Run the installer and follow the prompts.
2. Install the Latest Version of Node.js:
   • Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
   • Run the following commands: nvm install latest nvm use latest
3. Verify the Update:
   • Check the installed version with: node -v
4. Switch Between Versions (optional):
   • If you want to switch between different Node.js versions, you can do so with: nvm use <version>
   • For example:bashКопировать кодnvm use 14.17.0

Method 3: Using npm (Node Package Manager)

If you already have npm installed, you can update Node.js with the n package (Node version manager).

1. Install n Globally:
   • Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Run: npm install -g n
2. Update Node.js to the Latest Version:
   • Run the following command to install the latest version of Node: n latest
3. Verify the Update:
   • Check the new Node version with: node -v

Note: n is mainly designed for Unix-based systems, so this approach may not work as smoothly on Windows.

Method 4: Update Through Chocolatey (if you installed Node via Chocolatey)

If you used the Windows package manager Chocolatey to install Node.js, you can update it through Chocolatey.

1. Update Node.js via Chocolatey:
   • Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Run the following command: choco upgrade nodejs
2. Verify the Update:
   • Check the installed version: node -v

These methods should help you successfully update Node.js on a Windows system. The Node.js installer and nvm-windows are generally the most straightforward methods.