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'npm' is not recognized as internal or external command : Solution

Introduction

When you have installed node.js on your OS but unable to run the npm commands, this blog will tell you how to fix this issue.
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Let's get to it!

You might have already installed Node.js from the official website. with your respective OS. If you've not installed, click here.
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  1. To make sure that you have node installed on your computer --
    Go to your drive (C:) -> Program Files -> you should find the node folder.
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  2. Copy the folder path of node
    Click on the node folder. To copy the path, you can click on the drop down symbol, then use Ctrl+C on the path OR right click on the path and then click copy address.
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  3. Change settings
    Go to Control Panel -> View advanced system settings

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    In the Advanced tab -> click on Environment variables
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    Under System variables, click on Path and then click on edit as shown in the picture below emoji
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Click on New
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In the new text field appeared, paste the folder path that you copied earlier and then click on OK
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You're done!
Now, you will not get any errors.
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