Resolving the "fnm Not Recognized" Error When Installing Node.js

 While trying to install Node.js using fnm (Fast Node Manager), you might encounter the following error in PowerShell:

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nm install 23 + ~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fnm:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

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This can be frustrating, especially after following all the installation steps correctly. But don’t worry—the fix is surprisingly simple.

The Quick Fix

Just restart PowerShell.

Yes, that’s it! The issue usually happens because the installation modifies the system’s PATH variable, but the changes don’t take effect until you restart your terminal.

Why This Happens

When you install fnm, the installer updates your environment variables to include fnm in the system PATH. However, PowerShell doesn’t automatically refresh the environment variables in the current session. Restarting the terminal ensures that PowerShell recognizes the newly installed command.

What I Learned

I spent way too much time searching for a solution online, only to realize that all I needed was a quick restart. Hopefully, this saves you the trouble!

Now, you can go ahead and install Node.js without any issues. Happy coding! 🚀

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