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How to fix `create-react-app` 4.0.3, which is behind the latest release (5.0.0)

Good day, guys!. I'm attempting to make a new rectjs project using npx create-react-app my-app today. However, I am experiencing the following issue: You're using create-react-app 4.0.3, which is older than React-most recent release (5.0.0).
If you started learning React last year, you may have encountered this issue when using 'npx create-react-app' to build a react app as a result of the recent change from 4.0.3 to 5.0.0. You'll most likely see a message on your terminal stating that you're running 'create-react-app' 4.0.3, which is older than the most recent release (5.0.0). As a newbie, this would put you on edge and cause you to be concerned about how to remedy it.
Even after attempting to uninstall the previous version several times, it continues to throw back the same error. Here is an easy fix for you to consider. I'll go over the options with you here.
Let's get started on fixing this error without spending any time.
So, here's the problem you're seeing on your computer: You're using version 4.0.3 of 'create-react-app,' which is out of date (5.0.0)

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Solution 1
First of all clear cache by running this command: npx clear-npx-cache or try the command npm cache clean --force using administrator mode in your terminal. Finally delete everything left (that is if there is any) from this path: C:\Users\Your_user_name\AppData\Roaming\npm-cache.
Solution 2
Create your app with the latest version of 5.0.0 with this command: npx create-react-app@5.0.0 my-app. Now, Your error must be solved.
Hope this solution was helpful a lot. Comment below Your thoughts and your queries. Also, Comment below if this solution worked for you.

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