How can I uninstall or remove node js?
I am currently working on a project and I need to replace my node.js version immediately. What steps should I take to ensure a clean and clear uninstallation process of the current Node.js version from my particular system before installing the new version of Node.js?
In the context of web development, if you want to uninstall node.js, then you should follow several steps:-
For Windows
Control panel: Go to the control panel and navigate the programs and features under the programs menu.
Uninstall Node.js: Find Node.js in the given list, when found click the right button of the mouse and select uninstall.
Verify removal: Ensure that the node.js is successfully deleted.
For macOS
Terminal: open the terminal file
Uninstall with homebrew( if you install node.js with homebrew) by using the command:-
“brew uninstall node brew cleanup”
Manual uninstallation: If you don’t install node.js from homebrew then you can delete it manually by using the following command:
Sudo rm -rf /usr/local/{lib/node{,/.npm,_modules},bin,share/man}/{npm*,node*,man1/node*}
Sudo rm -rf /opt/local/bin/node /opt/local/include/node /opt/local/lib/node_modules
For Linus(ubuntu):Terminals: open the terminal files
Uninstall node.js and non by using the following command:-
Sudo apt-get remove –purge nodejs npm
Sudo apt autoremove
Remove residual configuration by using the command:-
Sudo rm -rf /usr/local/{lib/node{,/.npm,_modules},bin,share/man}/{npm*,node*,man1/node*}