Installation error with 'paraviewweb' package: [email protected] causing problems on Windows

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I’m having trouble installing the ‘paraviewweb’ package on my Windows machine. When I run npm install --save-dev paraviewweb, I get an error related to [email protected]. I’ve already tried reinstalling and updating my Windows build tools, and I’ve installed the gyp packages too. But I’m still stuck.

Here’s what the error looks like:

Error: [email protected] installation failed
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node-pre-gyp ERR! stack Error: Failed to execute 'C:\Program Files\nodejs\node.exe C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\npm\node_modules\node-gyp\bin\node-gyp.js configure --fallback-to-build --module=C:\Users\username\project\node_modules\canvas\build\Release\canvas.node --module_name=canvas --module_path=C:\Users\username\project\node_modules\canvas\build\Release --napi_version=8 --node_abi_napi=napi --napi_build_version=0 --node_napi_label=node-v83' (1)

Any ideas on what might be causing this and how I can fix it? I’m not sure if it’s a problem with my setup or if there’s something else I’m missing. Thanks for any help!

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yo, had similar probs. try this: npm config set msvs_version 2017 --global. then npm install -g windows-build-tools. Restart ur machine n give it another shot. if that don’t work, maybe try a diff node version or use docker to run it in linux. good luck man!

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I’ve encountered similar issues with canvas on Windows, and it can be quite frustrating. One solution that worked for me was using a different version of Node.js. Try downgrading to Node.js 14.x LTS, as some packages have compatibility issues with newer versions. Also, ensure you have the latest version of npm installed.

If that doesn’t work, consider using Yarn instead of npm. In my experience, Yarn sometimes handles dependencies better on Windows. Running ‘yarn add paraviewweb --dev’ might help resolve the issue.

Lastly, check if Python 2.7 is installed and added to your PATH, as some node-gyp builds require it. If these suggestions fail, using a virtual machine or WSL to set up a Linux development environment often circumvents Windows-specific problems.

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I’ve been down this road before, and it’s a real headache. One thing that worked for me was manually installing the problematic dependencies first. Try running ‘npm install [email protected]’ separately before installing paraviewweb. This sometimes helps resolve conflicts.

Another trick is to clear your npm cache with ‘npm cache clean --force’ and then delete your node_modules folder. After that, run ‘npm install’ again. It’s surprising how often this fixes weird installation issues.

If you’re still stuck, consider using a package manager like nvm (Node Version Manager) to switch between Node.js versions easily. Sometimes, certain packages work better with specific Node versions.

Lastly, don’t forget to check your system’s PATH variables. Ensure that all necessary tools and libraries are correctly referenced. It’s a small thing, but it can cause big problems if not set up right.