How do I update npm on Windows?

Question

When I install node 0.10.33 from the msi ( http://nodejs.org/download/ ), I get an old version of npm (1.4.28). How can I upgrade npm on Windows?

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Answer 1

You need to follow the Windows upgrade instructions

https://www.npmjs.com/package/npm-windows-upgrade

First, ensure that you can execute scripts on your system by running the following command from an elevated PowerShell. To run PowerShell as Administrator, click Start, search for PowerShell, right-click PowerShell and select Run as Administrator.

1. Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope CurrentUser -Force
2. npm install --global --production npm-windows-upgrade
3. npm-windows-upgrade

Want to just install the latest version? 1.npm-windows-upgrade --npm-version latest