Problem create first Next.js

Next.js
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I’ve just bought a course about Next.js. I try to do your steps but I cannot run ‘npx create-next-app@13.4’ by your recomendation it seem has a problem. I use node v20.18.0 it shows error by the below. Please help me to solve it. Thanks.

npm error code ENOENT
npm error syscall lstat
npm error path C:\Users\sam\AppData\Roaming\npm
npm error errno -4058
npm error enoent ENOENT: no such file or directory, lstat ‘C:\Users\sam\AppData\Roaming\npm’
npm error enoent This is related to npm not being able to find a file.
npm error enoent
npm error A complete log of this run can be found in: C:\Users\sam\AppData\Local\npm-cache_logs\2024-10-07T04_32_22_340Z-debug-0.log

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Possible Causes:

  1. Incorrect Node Version: While Next.js supports Node.js v16.14 or later, it’s possible that there might be compatibility issues with Node.js v20.18.0. Try downgrading to a supported Node.js version.
  2. NPM or npx Issues: There could be a problem with your NPM or npx installation. Try running npm install -g npx to ensure it’s installed correctly.
  3. Path Issues: If you’ve modified your system’s environment variables or PATH, it might interfere with NPM’s ability to find the necessary files. Double-check your environment variables and ensure they are set correctly.
  4. Firewall or Antivirus Interference: Sometimes, firewalls or antivirus software can interfere with network connections and prevent NPM from accessing the necessary resources. Try temporarily disabling your firewall or antivirus to see if it resolves the issue.

Troubleshooting Steps:

  1. Downgrade Node.js: If possible, downgrade Node.js to a supported version (e.g., v16.14). You can use a version manager like nvm or n to easily switch between Node.js versions.
  2. Reinstall NPM and npx: Run npm install -g npx to ensure both NPM and npx are installed correctly.
  3. Check Environment Variables: Verify that your environment variables are set correctly, especially the PATH variable.
  4. Disable Firewall or Antivirus: Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus to see if it resolves the issue.
  5. Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection and that there are no network-related issues.

Additional Tips:

  • Try a Different Command: If the issue persists, you can try using the create-next-app command directly instead of npx: npm install -g create-next-app && create-next-app@13.4.
  • Check for Updates: Make sure you have the latest versions of Node.js, NPM, and npx installed.
  • Search for Similar Issues: Look for online resources or forums where others might have encountered similar problems and found solutions.

By following these steps and carefully considering the potential causes, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run npx create-next-app@13.4 to create your Next.js project.