Can't run node file using Visual Studio Code terminal

Question

I am trying to execute a file using the terminal included in Visual Studio Code. However, I cannot seem to get it working and end up receiving the following error message:

Example, "node myfile.js" --> module.js:549
    throw err;
    ^
Error: Cannot find module c:\somepath

Is there anyone who knows what the problem might be?

if you enter this command in VS powershell terminal: "npm config get prefix" does it gives you a path linked with your VS? If not, maybe 1- nodejs is not in your path; 2- you have not installed nodejs module by modifying your VS installation or 3- maybe a problem with VS version of nodejs. — Ggg
– Ggg, Commented Aug 24, 2018 at 20:24
Do you mean that it works in a regular PowerShell window but not in the integrated terminal? — Álvaro González
– Álvaro González, Commented Aug 26, 2018 at 12:46

Ali · Accepted Answer · 2021-02-26 19:39:27Z

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I had your problem before

you should run cmd as administrator.

then type : powershell set-Executionpolicy Remotesigned

and

enter.

now you can run node in vscode .

answered Feb 26, 2021 at 19:39

Ali

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Brandt Over a year ago

Hi Ali. Could you be more clear on your answer? For instance, which cmd you mean to "run as administrator" (is it VSCode, Node, Powershell?). Also, you don't have to say "enter". And for the benefit of clarity, put commands/code snippets in code blocks. Thanks for contributing!

Brandt Over a year ago

Hi Ali. Could you be more clear on your answer? For instance, which cmd you mean to "run as administrator" (is it VSCode, Node, Powershell?). Also, you don't have to say "enter". And for the benefit of clarity, put commands/code snippets in code blocks. Thanks for contributing!

Dinesh · Accepted Answer · 2021-02-26 19:41:33Z

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Run Visual studio as Admin and also the Node package location should be accessible for your user

answered Feb 26, 2021 at 19:41

Dinesh

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