title: EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir 'C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\.staging
body: <p>I'm trying to run npm install on my project but its showing EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir 'C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules.staging</p>
  
  <p>I don't have root administrative access. I'am using as local user in my system and my system is windows 10</p>
  
  <p>node v10.16.3
  npm  v6.11.3</p>
  
  <p>Can any one please help me to resolve this issue. I'am requesting you guys please.</p>
  
  <pre><code>3235 error code EPERM
  3236 error syscall mkdir
  3237 error path C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\.staging
  3238 error errno -4048
  3239 error Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir 'C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\.staging'
  3239 error  { [Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir 'C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\.staging']
  3239 error   cause:
  3239 error    { Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir 'C:\Program Files\nodejs\node_modules\.staging'
  3239 error      errno: -4048,
  3239 error      code: 'EPERM',
  3239 error      syscall: 'mkdir',
  3239 error      path: 'C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\node_modules\\.staging' },
  3239 error   stack:
  3239 error    'Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, mkdir \'C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\node_modules\\.staging\'',
  3239 error   errno: -4048,
  3239 error   code: 'EPERM',
  3239 error   syscall: 'mkdir',
  3239 error   path: 'C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\node_modules\\.staging',
  3239 error   parent: 'nodemon' }
  3240 error The operation was rejected by your operating system.
  3240 error It's possible that the file was already in use (by a text editor or antivirus),
  3240 error or that you lack permissions to access it.
  3240 error
  3240 error If you believe this might be a permissions issue, please double-check the
  3240 error permissions of the file and its containing directories, or try running
  3240 error the command again as root/Administrator.
  3241 verbose exit [ -4048, true ]
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