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You will also need to install: On Unix: python ( v2.7 recommended, v3.x.x is not supported) make A proper C/C++ compiler toolchain, like GCC On Windows: Python ( v2.7.3 recommended, v3.x.x is not supported) Windows XP/Vista/7: Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 2010 (Express version works well) For 64-bit builds of node and native modules you will also need the Windows 7 64-bit SDK If the install fails, try uninstalling any C++ 2010 x64&x86 Redistributable that you have installed first. If you get errors that the 64-bit compilers are not installed you may also need the compiler update for the Windows SDK 7.1 Windows 7/8: Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 2012 for Windows Desktop (Express version works well)