Cannot run node.js program in command prompt

Question

Arch-noobie here. When I try to run a node.js program in windows command prompt by stating its location, it will invariably say "[stated location] is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

In all answers to similar questions, in all node.js manuals, it is assumed you can just run a node.js file by calling it from its location. There will always be the suggestion of trying some "hello world" example BEFORE establishing a server and so on.

Even if I clean the command prompt with "prompt $ cmd", and then write the whole location manually, I get the same message.

Can anybody help me with this? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

By default, your node.js should be installed in C:\\Program Files\\nodejs location. Check for it.

Next, look for environment variables to be set at C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\bin You can follow this link to check for the PATH and environment variables.

Then, restart your system. It should start working.

Answer 2

确保您输入的是 node 而不是 npm