# \[Question\] Best way to install modules to an offline pc

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**Created:** [27 January 2020 09:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-best-way-to-install-modules-to-an-offline-pc/20902 "2020-01-27T09:04:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [27 January 2020 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/question-best-way-to-install-modules-to-an-offline-pc/20902/12 "2020-01-27T16:22:21Z")

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> [@TotallyInformation](#):
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> Removing npm from the offline device is a good idea. You should also remove npx as well.

In fact, I only keep the `node.exe` on our Windows-based production systems. Also easier to upgrade, because you can download the archive (no installer) from [NodeJS](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v10.x/) and exchange the executable.

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