npm-windows-upgrade -npm-path 'C: odejs' A common issue is that the script fails to find npm (and therefore doesn't know where to install it) - in that case, pass the location manually. If you have trouble with the script, consider adding parameters manually.

v, -npm-version (Optional) If passed, npm will be upgraded/downgraded to the specified version n, -npm-path (Optional) If passed, npm will be upgraded in the specified location p, -no-spinner Disable the spinner animation e, -no-execution-policy-check Disable the PowerShell execution policy test d, -no-dns-check Disable the internet connectivity test Options: -h, -help Output usage information Choose the one you want to install and let it do its thing! Advanced Usage The tool will show you a list of all the published and available versions of npm (including pre-release and beta versions). Want to just install the latest version? Sure: npm-windows-upgrade -npm-version latest For Node versions lower than 4.0, please use for Node versions lower than 6.0, please use npm install -global -production npm-windows-upgrade Note: This tool requires at least Node v6. Then, to install and use this upgrader tool, run the following command (also from an elevated PowerShell or cmd.exe). Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope CurrentUser -Force To run PowerShell as Administrator, click Start, search for PowerShell, right-click PowerShell and select Run as Administrator. This is a small tool made with ❤️ for npm and Node, reducing the process to a simple command.įirst, ensure that you can execute scripts on your system by running the following command from an elevated PowerShell.

Upgrading npm on Windows requires manual steps to ensure that PowerShell/CMD find the new version of npm.

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