node downgrade windows

To downgrade Node.js on Windows, you can follow the steps below:

  1. Uninstall Node.js: Go to the Control Panel, select "Uninstall a program," find Node.js in the list of installed programs, right-click on it, and choose "Uninstall." Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

  2. Delete the Node.js installation directory: Open File Explorer, navigate to the directory where Node.js was installed (usually C:\Program Files\Nodejs or C:\Program Files (x86)\Nodejs), and delete the entire directory.

  3. Remove Node.js from the system path: Right-click on the "This PC" or "My Computer" icon on your desktop, select "Properties," click on "Advanced system settings," go to the "Advanced" tab, click on "Environment Variables," find the "Path" variable under "System variables," select it, and click on "Edit." Remove any entries related to Node.js and click "OK" to save the changes.

  4. Install the desired Node.js version: Visit the official Node.js website (https://nodejs.org/en/download/releases/) and download the desired version of Node.js. Choose the Windows Installer (.msi) package that corresponds to your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Run the installer and follow the prompts to install the desired version of Node.js.

  5. Verify the installation: Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell, type "node -v" and press Enter. You should see the version number of the newly installed Node.js.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully downgrade Node.js on Windows.