Help! I’m stuck with a weird npm issue on Windows.
I tried to change my npm prefix using a command, but now I can’t run any npm stuff. Every time I try, I get this error:
Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\local'
I even deleted some config files, but it didn’t fix anything. I’m really confused and don’t know what to do next. Has anyone run into this before? Any ideas on how to fix it?
Here’s what I did:
Ran a command to set npm prefix
Now all npm commands fail
Tried deleting some config files, but no luck
I’m using Windows, if that helps. Really need to get npm working again. Any tips would be awesome!
In my experience, permission issues with npm on Windows usually stem from trying to write to directories that require administrative rights. Instead of working in system directories, I found that running the command prompt as an administrator often resolves the issue. Additionally, it can help to check your npm configuration by running npm config edit and ensuring that the prefix is set to a directory within your user space, like %APPDATA%\npm. If you still face problems, a clean reinstall of npm might be necessary. I hope these steps help you resolve the error.
ugh, windows can be a pain sometimes. have u tried running cmd as admin? that usually fixes weird permission stuff for me. check ur npm config - maybe the prefix is set to some crazy place. try reinstalling npm. good luck!
I encountered a similar issue recently. The problem likely stems from npm trying to access a restricted directory.
First, reset your npm configuration to defaults using npm config set prefix -g. This should revert any problematic changes.
Next, ensure you’re running your command prompt with administrative privileges. Right-click on cmd and select ‘Run as administrator.’
If that doesn’t resolve it, consider modifying your system’s PATH environment variable to include the npm directory. This can sometimes bypass permission issues.
As a last resort, consider completely uninstalling and reinstalling Node.js and npm. This approach often clears up stubborn configuration problems.