Node Version Manager (nvm) for Windows

Published June 14, 2026・Last updated June 14, 2026・2 min read

On Windows, nvm-windows manages multiple Node.js versions. It is a separate project from nvm-sh used on macOS and Linux - see the nvm overview post for that setup.

As of mid-2026, Node.js 24 is Active LTS, 22 is Maintenance LTS, and 26 is the Current release. nvm-windows 1.2.2 is the latest release.

Uninstall any existing Node.js installation before installing nvm-windows to avoid PATH conflicts.

Installation

Download and run nvm-setup.exe from the nvm-windows releases page.

Alternatively, install with a package manager:

winget install CoreyButler.NVMforWindows

choco install nvm

Open a new terminal and verify the installation:

nvm version

Version management

Install a specific version
```
nvm install 24.16.0
```
Install the latest Current release
```
nvm install latest
```
Install the latest LTS release
```
nvm install lts
```
Install the latest patch for a major version
```
nvm install 24
```
Switch to an installed version
```
nvm use 24.16.0
```
Add a .nvmrc file inside the project directory and run nvm use to activate the version it specifies
```
24.16.0
```
List locally installed versions
```
nvm list
```
List versions available for installation
```
nvm list available
```
Show the active Node version
```
nvm current
```

Differences from nvm-sh

Feature	nvm-windows	nvm-sh (macOS/Linux)
Version format	`1.2.2`	`0.40.5`
Install latest	`nvm install latest`	`nvm install node`
Install LTS	`nvm install lts`	`nvm install --lts`
List remote versions	`nvm list available`	`nvm ls-remote`
List local versions	`nvm list` or `nvm ls`	`nvm ls`