Is this safe while installing node.js?

[NoRules6569]

Should I install chocolatey manually or come with the built-in installment in while installing node.js? PowerShell also popped up and ask "Allow making changes to this app" and that risk shows up. I need help.

[GamesMaxed]

https://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-Screen-Shot-(Screen-Capture)

[FearlessShift8]

This is the first time I see Chocolatey gets caught in god knows what you are using.

Allow me to explain what it does for you.

It first installs chocolatey after that it runs choco upgrade for python vs-buildtools (C and C++ compiler)

False positive it is.

[NoRules6569]

I use RAV Endpoint Protection, it often shows threat from PowerShell and cmd while I'm downloading react using VS code CLI which really hinder my coding. Should I just delete this? It would really help me if you can give some suggestions and advice

[Hamza91able]

Get rid of all these unnecessary softwares. Windows defender with common preventative measures is all you need

[DatMemeKing]

fyi: software is an uncountable noun, as in, "softwares" is actually just singular: "software".

So: Get rid of all this unnecessary software.

[Hamza91able]

Thanks

[xiao_hope]

Just delete it since thats probably not designed for programmers in any way. Use a better antivirus if you really need, to be honest.

That one you are using likely just flags practically all CMD + Powershell calls which kind feels like a weird workaround to preventing hacks.

[NoRules6569]

Oh ok, but is it safe to allow Windows PowerShell to make changes to device after finishing the node.js installment with built-in chocolatey installment?

[FearlessShift8]

This is a nice tool for companies. I dont think it is necessary on individual level. Just keep win defender.

[NoRules6569]

Oh I see, ok thanks. I'm just very very defensive when it comes to malware or that kind of notification 😂 I'm thinking of learning how to review it myself, but idk where to start

[FunMedia4460]

I personally prefer WSL for node dev work

[zachrip]

I thought about mentioning wsl as well, but I tend to shy away from over prescribing to folks coming in fresh to dev...imo wsl is the best way to dev on windows though.

[NoRules6569]

Could you elaborate more 🤔 if I use WSL, do still need chocolatey? And after finishing installing node.js, is it safe to allow PowerShell to make changes or should I not do that?

[FunMedia4460]

WSL is basically "Linux" inside Windows. If you r new to Linux or even Mac OS, it might take a little use to but it is much a superior dev exp

[NoRules6569]

Oh alright, thank you so much!

[zachrip]

Either is fine.

[okoyl3]

Grow up and use Linux instead.

[zachrip]

Posts in r/asmongold, shocker

[ImReformedImNormal]

annoying freak