[Solved] You run node -v but get an error: 'command not found'. What is the most likely cause? — Ans: Node.js is not installed or not added to system PATH | Cypress

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You run node -v but get an error: 'command not found'. What is the most likely cause?

ANode.js is not installed or not added to system PATH

BYou typed the command incorrectly; it should be <code>node --version</code>

Cnpm is not installed

DYour terminal does not support Node.js commands

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the error message
'command not found' means the system cannot find the node executable in the PATH environment variable.
Step 2: Identify common causes
This usually happens if Node.js is not installed or its installation folder is not added to the system PATH.
Final Answer:
Node.js is not installed or not added to system PATH -> Option A
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