After installing Node.js, running node -v returns an error. What is the first thing you should verify?

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After installing Node.js, running node -v returns an error. What is the first thing you should verify?

AThat your firewall is disabled

BThat your internet connection is active

CThat you have installed npm separately

DThat the Node.js installation directory is included in your system's PATH environment variable

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error cause
Error on node -v usually means the system cannot find the node executable.
Step 2: Check PATH variable
The most common cause is Node.js's bin folder missing from the PATH environment variable.
Final Answer:
That the Node.js installation directory is included in your system's PATH environment variable -> Option D
Quick Check:
Verify PATH includes Node.js bin folder [OK]

Quick Trick: Verify PATH includes Node.js bin folder [OK]

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