Node-v20.17.0-x64.msi [2021] Guide

Open a new or PowerShell window (not the one opened before installation; environment variables need refreshing) and run:

msiexec /x F7F9B3C1-8E2A-4D5E-9B2C-7A6F8E9D1C2B /quiet Node-v20.17.0-x64.msi

Part of the LTS (Long Term Support) branch, ensuring stability for production environments. Open a new or PowerShell window (not the

| Installer Type | Pros | Cons | |----------------|------|------| | | Silent install, system-wide, integrates with Windows Installer, easy uninstall | Requires admin rights, only one version globally | | .exe installer | Simple UI, same end result as MSI | Harder to automate, no MSI logging | | .zip / binary archive | No install needed, portable | Manual PATH setup, no uninstaller | | nvm-windows | Multiple Node versions side-by-side | Slightly more complex for beginners | integrates with Windows Installer

The installer provides the 64-bit Long Term Support (LTS) version of Node.js 20 ("Iron") for Windows, specifically released on August 21, 2024 . 🚀 Key Feature: Synchronous ESM require()