Error when installing nodebb

[naxxmare]

Hello to all! Need your helps, try to install NodeBB , and get error, couple time try re-install all stuff - same error.

[A Former User]

You'll need to have all the dependencies installed in advance before trying to pull the files from GitHub if you're going to do an install.

[julian]

Have you tried this guide for Windows 8 installation? Keep in mind NodeBB isn't specifically tailored for Windows installation!

[naxxmare]

@julian yes i follow that guide, install all programs that there written, but still same error*( maybe i was mistake some....

[A Former User]

I haven't used NodeBB on Windows 8, but it looks like npm is trying to run out of your AppData folder, while everything else has a solid location. Try running your terminal as an Admin, as it could have an access error with running out of AppData.

Just a guess, as I've had similar issues.

[naxxmare]

@Ted i have bad english, can you explain me easier? please

[A Former User]

@naxxmare, before opening PowerShell, right-click on it, and select Run As Administrator. If a box pops up, click Yes.
This may solve the issue you are experiencing.

One of the NodeBB dependencies is running from a directory on your machine that has been known to require advanced permissions on Windows 8.
In the past I haven't been able to run anything in my AppData folder on my Windows 8 workstation, without using it as an admin.

I see you use Teamviewer. I could provide assistance via it if necessary.

edit: What is your primary language? I'll try to translate it if necessary.

[naxxmare]

@Ted primary russian , can you connect to my teamviewer and helps? i cant find this run from admin on right click....

my skype is ameronis, and teamviewer can give you

[A Former User]

@naxxmare
У меня нет Skype. Вы можете связаться со мной с чата на этом форуме.
(Google Translate)

[naxxmare]

@Ted maybe problem is in OS, this is win 8.1 , on win 8 nodebb runs perfect

[A Former User]

@naxxmare, that is quite possible - though I'm not aware of any major changes in the two OS builds that would explain this issue.

[A Former User]

@naxxmare, I had a similar issue this evening.

Fix:
Navigate to %AppData% in Windows Explorer
Create a folder called npm