npm install does nothing - how make it work?

Question

I have a trouble with npm and I haven\'t found solution in web.

Today I wanted to start my adventure with nodejs, npm, bower etc.

I use Windows 8.1.

Answer 1

I know this is an old question but i am adding this answer just for the record.

I was facing a similar issue i.e. rotating character with no progress in actual installation after trying to install using the following command on linux Mint 17(from http://bower.io/#install-bower):

npm install -g bower

The command which actually worked for me is:

npm install --global bower

Note: You will need root/administrative privelage to run this command. So you might wanna use sudo.