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_PATH Conflicts_
If you do not uninstall the original version, running `nvm use` may appear to do nothing at all. Running `node -v` will always show the original installation version. This is due to a [`PATH` conflict](https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/wiki/Common-Issues#why-do-i-need-to-uninstall-nodejs-before-installing-nvm-for-windows) that presents when the same application is installed multiple times. In NVM4W 1.1.11+, run `nvm debug` to determine if you have a `PATH` conflict.

For simpliciy, we recommend uninstalling any existing versions of Node.js before using NVM for Windows. Delete any existing Node.js installation directories (e.g., `%ProgramFiles%\nodejs`) that might remain. NVM's generated symlink will not overwrite an existing (even empty) installation directory.
For simplicity, we recommend uninstalling any existing versions of Node.js before using NVM for Windows. Delete any existing Node.js installation directories (e.g., `%ProgramFiles%\nodejs`) that might remain. NVM's generated symlink will not overwrite an existing (even empty) installation directory.

:eyes: **Backup any global `npmrc` config** :eyes:
(e.g. `%AppData%\npm\etc\npmrc`)
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