WWindows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-GuideWindows MCP server setup differs from Mac by requiring absolute file paths and explicit node.exe references instead of npx commands. The installation requires verifying npm and installing packages globally to the AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules directory. Running servers needs complete paths for both node.exe and the server's index.js file.

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Global package installation EXTDL_004

external-download L50

Detects global installation of packages which affects the host system

npm install -g @

FIX

Replace npm install -g with a local install (npm install --save-dev) or use npx with a pinned version. Global installs modify the system and risk supply chain attacks.

FP?

Likely FP if the global install is for a well-known CLI tool (e.g., typescript, eslint) in setup documentation, though the supply chain risk remains real.