The term 'node' is not recognized... In Powershell

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I have been trying to resolve this issue for the whole day.

When I run node -v or npm install in cmd prompt, it works absolutely fine. But when I run the same commands in Powershell, it gives the following error:s

PS C:\Users\Anubhav.Trivedi> node -v
The term 'node' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelli
ng of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:5
+ node <<<<  -v
    + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (node:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

I tried uninstalling node js and reinstalling it. Added node js path C:\Program Files (x86)\nodejs\ to enviroment variables (system variables). Restarting computer. But nothing seems to work. Kindly let me know, what am I missing here.

Check that the folder really is in your path. This will return a value if it is: `$env:path -split ';' | Select-String nodejs` Did you remember to restart the PowerShell console when you updated the Path environment variable? — dan-gph, May 19 '15 at 07:05

score 46 · Answer 1 · edited Oct 22 '22 at 14:52

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These issues cannot be installed from the Package Manager console, so I had to browse lot of things to fix the issues and finally I got the solution.

Maybe we followed these scenarios

Missing Node.js software
Wrongly updated Windows environment path
Installed in the wrong path
Old version of Node.js software

You can download the latest Node.js software here.

Update Path

After installation, automatically create nodejs folder in this path “C:\Program Files (x86)” or “C:\Program Files “.

Open Control Panel -> User Accounts -> Change my environmental variable and verify the path Variable value “C:\Program Files (x86)\nodejs” or “C:\Program Files\nodejs “.

new => user = path => value = C:\Program Files (x86)\nodejs and after apply that.

and close Editor and restart it. it will work correctly.

note :- enter your path instead of copy of this path.

edited Oct 22 '22 at 14:52

Daniel B

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answered Oct 08 '18 at 16:52

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i work with visual studio code 1.41 and get this error, i put the environmental variable and it work for me. – Andy Romero Dec 19 '19 at 05:28
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A simple IDE (VScode) restart did it for me! Thanks – Skromak Apr 15 '22 at 18:39
I am using Windows 11 as OS and found out that the path was not added during installation for some reason so had to add it and it worked like a charm. Path in my case : C:\Program Files\nodejs – MAK May 23 '22 at 11:32
@Skromak you legend!! – Soham Mafidar Aug 22 '22 at 16:59

Anubhav Trivedi · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-12T10:27:13.257

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As dan-gph mentioned check the Path in environment variable using script $env:path -split ';' | Select-String nodejs and once you update the Path in environment variable, make sure to restart powershell and also restart explorer.exe. This would resolve the issue.

If you still face issues, check which nodejs you have installed (32bit or 64bit). Install 32 bit only as powershell or cmd are 32bit programs

edited Jun 12 '15 at 10:27

answered May 19 '15 at 13:00

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Hi! Would it be too much to ask about what it does exactly. It solved my issue here. Thanks! – onit Oct 21 '20 at 01:50
it didn't working though I have had created an environment variable I just clicked the 'Kill Terminal' in the powershell tab with your 'restart powershell' explanation and voila even after years! – gurkan Nov 05 '21 at 19:50

score 11 · Answer 3 · edited Oct 03 '22 at 16:05

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Model for VSCode editor

C:\Program Files\nodejs
C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\npm\bin

Search PATH environment variable.
Add the above paths into the Environment variables (both user variable path and system variable path).
Restart VSCode.
Open a new terminal in VSCode
run node --version output should equal v16.13.0

edited Oct 03 '22 at 16:05

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answered Nov 12 '21 at 06:26

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This worked for me. In case you're confused, the first path is for the user variable and the second path is for the system variable. – Dan Jul 08 '22 at 17:40
Just a follow-up... While node was working fine, npm was not. However, it's already been answered here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24721903/npm-npm-cli-js-not-found-when-running-npm#answer-24741740 – Dan Jul 08 '22 at 17:54

score 2 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 01 '21 at 12:04

If you installed NodeJs recently after opening the IDE like Visual Studio Code or any other IDE that includes the terminal you are trying. then try this.

Restart the IDE, If you installed NodeJs recently after opening the IDE like Visual Studio Code or any other IDE that includes the terminal you are trying.
Restart the CommandLine if you installed NodeJs after you opened the CommandLine.

I hope it will be fixed most of the time by following these simple steps.

Happy Coding!

score 0 · Answer 5 · edited Oct 27 '20 at 11:37

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open control panel then--

   user accounts
         |
   user accounts
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  change my environment variables
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        new 
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  (In variable name use)--Path
         |
  (In variable value use)C:\Program Files\nodejs
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        ok

After that just restart you terminal

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 29 '20 at 19:55

chances are that you messed up with your system path, if it's the case, a very straight forward solution will be re-installing node and npm but don't forget to close and re-open powershell/cmd

Note: i thought that restarting computer has no effect on path but in an accident someone just deplug my laptop from power and after i turned it on everything was repaired and OK!

score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Jul 09 '21 at 09:21

I've got the same error. Simply check below instructions. If all they are done. Just restart your computer. Then it will worked for me. I just restarted my computer.

List item
Missing Node.js software
Wrongly updated Windows environment path
Installed in the wrong path

score 0 · Answer 8 · edited Aug 02 '21 at 17:25

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1.find nodejs folder

go to environment variable in windows
edit path and add "find nodejs folder"
Restart computer

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answered Aug 02 '21 at 16:23

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Nov 07 '21 at 16:10

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This issue corrected after updated my environment variable path i just copy the path from path value in user to path value in system check image attachment.

https://i.stack.imgur.com/11uCk.png

path change image below

answered Nov 07 '21 at 16:10

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score 0 · Answer 10 · edited Apr 16 '22 at 15:10

Go to Control Panel\System and Security\System on Windows 10.
Go to advance properties.
Advance system settings -> advance system settings -> Environment Variables Or type edit the system environment variables in the windows search.
Add "C:\Program Files\nodejs" ,"C:\Program Files\nodejs" and "C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\npm\bin" to the user and system variable (path)
restart the cmd and run again.

Hope it will work.

score 0 · Answer 11 · answered Mar 14 '23 at 10:27

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if you are getting this error after installing node with nvm-windows, then you have forgotten to run the command nvm use 19.3.0 use whichever version you have installed

answered Mar 14 '23 at 10:27

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score 0 · Answer 12 · answered May 18 '23 at 11:03

Uninstall all previous versions of node, if any.
Install nvm-windows. Go to releases, download nvm-setup.exe from the latest release.
Install using administrative privileges.
Run PowerShell as Administrator. Run nvm -v in the PowerShell to see the installed version of nvm-windows
Run nvm ls to see the list of installed versions of node. There should be none, as you have just installed nvm
Run nvm on to enable nvm, and set path variables
Now you can use nvm the same way, you would on Ubuntu or Mac.
1. Run nvm install 18 to install node v18
2. Switch between node versions using node use {node-version}. e.g. To switch to node 16, run nvm use 16

nicklin · Answer 13 · 2023-07-17T13:08:49.920

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Was looking for a solution about an hour, this actually worked: This manually resets the path variable in the specific PowerShell terminal.

$env:Path = `
[System.Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable("Path","Machine") + ";" + `
[System.Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable("Path","User")

edited Jul 17 '23 at 13:08

answered Jul 17 '23 at 13:07

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score 0 · Answer 14 · answered Aug 14 '23 at 19:58

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I put my node file that I had downloaded the latest version next to the javascript file and solved my problem.

answered Aug 14 '23 at 19:58

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score -1 · Answer 15 · answered May 25 '21 at 15:21

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Reinstall/repair the application and close the vs code powershell

answered May 25 '21 at 15:21

Sharath BR

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