Power Bi Developer Tools Install - Syntax Error

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When installing Power Bi developer tool I get the following error:

let exec = require('child_process').execSync;
^^^
SyntaxError: Unexpected strict mode reserved word
    at exports.runInThisContext (vm.js:73:16)
    at Module._compile (module.js:443:25)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:478:10)
    at Module.load (module.js:355:32)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:310:12)
    at Function.Module.runMain (module.js:501:10)
    at startup (node.js:129:16)
    at node.js:814:3

The time that error message is taken I'm running NodeJS V4.4.7, but I have also tried with versions V5.5.0 and the latest version also. We have it working on another machine but can't seem to run the tool on mine. I am running as Admin.

The setup steps I'm following are from Power BI, here

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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Have you confirmed the node version with node -v?

I have just installed powerbi-visuals-tools. The node version is v0.12.x and I got the exact same error as yours.

After upgrading node to v6.9.4, the issue is solved. Please make sure you update node using the same method as before.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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answered Jan 26 '17 at 16:56

Foxan Ng

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Yes I have the same issue with the version! I'll attempt to update the hen when I've got access to my PC – Dan Gardner Jan 26 '17 at 17:12
Hi @DanGardner Does this help solving your issue after all? – Foxan Ng Mar 23 '17 at 16:30
Hi yes apologies it did, I forgot to update the answer. Thanks for your help! – Dan Gardner Mar 23 '17 at 16:31
Cheers! Glad to help. – Foxan Ng Mar 23 '17 at 16:32

Power Bi Developer Tools Install - Syntax Error

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