node.js Setup Wizard ended prematurely

Question

I can\'t install node.js (0.8.9). I\'m doing it via Setup Wizard and each time at the end of installation I get message \"Node.js Setup Wizard ended prematurely\".

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Answer 1

Avast Antivirus is the culprit in my case. Disabling it allowed the installation to complete successfully.

Additional background on how Avast messes this up is available in this answer.