Install node
To start, install node.js. Always use the same major version of node.js as the NIM service. The current version (December 2023) is 18.16.1. The major version number is 18. On the node.js web-site, go to Previous Releases and select the correct version:
Click Releases and select the msi for the appropriate platform:
Run the msi and select all default options. When asked for Tools for Native Modules, do not (!) select the Chocolately option:
Together with node.js, npm will be installed. When ready, start a node.js command prompt and confirm the version:
Next step: Install Visual Code