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how does this happen #5158
Description
Node.js Version
v26.4.0
NPM Version
well i can't very well check that
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro ESU
Subsystem
Other
Description
i cannot download node.js because of something to do with the start menu. this really pisses me off and i need help fixing it. i doubt that it has something to do with node.js itself.
Minimal Reproduction
i have no clue
Output
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avivkeller commentedon Jul 6, 2026
It doesn't, it likely has to do with your Windows permissions. Try running with administrator permissions?
icomplaintoomuch commentedon Jul 12, 2026
sorry for being so late though it was already running with administrator permissions
icomplaintoomuch commentedon Jul 26, 2026
man its been 3 weeks and i still haven't gotten a solution
icomplaintoomuch commentedon Jul 26, 2026
somehow system lost access to the start menu folder