Error: Users is not a valid user or group

[devakumetsu]

• Node.js Version: 16.4.1 and 14.17.2
• OS: Window 10
• Scope (install, code, runtime, meta, other?): install
• Module (and version) (if relevant):

have this error while trying to install nodejs:

An error has occurred while applying security settings. Users is not a valid user or group." This could be a problem with the package or a problem connecting to a domain controller on the network. Check your network connecting and click retry or cancel to end install

[KyntoxyJF]

I'm having the same issue !

[carlosalcina]

Im having the same issue too!

[Ayase-252]

It has been tracked on nodejs/node#39224

[Neocriss]

I'm having the same issue too!
I have Windows 10 version 20H2 (build 19042.1052).

[RoelofSandP]

Same problem here running Windows 10

[Maxou44]

Same issue on Windows 11/21H2 (build 22000.51)

[astrutz]

Try running net localgroup /add "Authenticated Users in your cmd as admin. Then click on "retry"

[JeremyJeanson]

Same problem on Windows 10 Enterprise (2004) connected to Active Directory. I have no problems to join or manage the domain.

[RoelofSandP]

I worked around the issue by installing nvm and updating to version 14.17.2 from there. See https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8191459/how-do-i-update-node-js

[Ayase-252]

Already resolved in Node.js v12.22.3, v14.17.3 and v16.4.2. use them or versions above them. Closing as resolved.