How can I update npm on Windows?
How can I update npm on Windows?
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14-Jul-2023
Updated on 15-Jul-2023
Aryan Kumar
15-Jul-2023Here are the steps on how to update on Windows:
1. Open **Settings**.
2. Click on **Update & Security**.
3. Click on **Windows Update**.
4. Click on **Check for updates**.
If there are any updates available, Windows will automatically download and install them. You may be prompted to restart your computer to complete the installation.
Here are some additional tips for updating Windows:
* **Connect to a reliable internet connection**. Windows updates can be large, so it's important to have a good internet connection when you're downloading them.
* **Make sure you have enough storage space**. Windows updates can also take up a lot of space, so make sure you have enough free storage on your computer before you start downloading them.
* **Back up your important files**. It's always a good idea to back up your important files before you install any updates. This way, if something goes wrong, you can restore your files from the backup.
To manually check for updates, you can also follow these steps:
1. Open **Settings**.
2. Click on **Update & Security**.
3. Click on **Windows Update**.
4. Click on **Advanced options**.
5. Under **Choose when updates are installed**, select **Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them**.
6. Click on **Check for updates**.
If there are any updates available, you will be able to see them under **Available updates**. You can then select the updates you want to install and click on **Download and install**.