How to install NodeJS LTS on Windows as a local user (without admin rights)

Question

I\'m using Windows as a simple user (I don\'t have any admin rights) and want to install NodeJS LTS.

On the download site I have the choice to download only the bina

Answer 1

The nodejs version of 6.11 LTS and later seems to be easier to install, because npm is already included.

1. Download the node.js LTS binary for Windows and extract it to your desired location
2. Add the path of the nodejs folder to the PATH environment variable: (Shortcut winkey+R and enter: rundll32 sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables)
3. Open a new command window (winkey+R and type cmd)
4. Type node -v and npm -v to verify the installation