Finding Compatible Angular Tool Versions for Different Windows OS

Based on current official documentation and requirements as of April 2025.

The Most Important Point Regarding Windows 7 & Windows 8.0

The primary constraint remains the Node.js version support:

1. Node.js 14.0.0 and newer versions officially require Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 R2 or later. They do not officially support Windows 7 or Windows 8.0.
2. Modern Angular versions (14 and above) require Node.js 14 or newer.
3. Therefore, running Angular 14 or any newer version on Windows 7 or Windows 8.0 is NOT officially supported and generally not feasible. While unsupported workarounds might exist for specific Node.js versions slightly above 13, they are unreliable and not recommended for development.

What This Means for You on Windows 7:

• You are limited to using older versions of Angular that are compatible with Node.js 12.x (the last Long-Term Support version that officially supported Windows 7 SP1 / Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1).
• Your most viable options are Angular 12 or Angular 13 (specifically using a Node.js 12.x runtime).

Revalidated Compatibility Table

This table reflects the requirements based on the official Angular documentation and Node.js support policies.

Angular Version (Approx.)	Node.js Version	TypeScript Version	Windows OS
Angular 19	`^18.19.1 \	^20.11.1 \	\
Angular 18	`^18.19.1 \	^20.11.1 \	\
Angular 17	`^18.13.0 \	^20.9.0`	~10.x
Angular 16	`^16.14.0 \	^18.10.0`	~8.x / ~9.x / ~10.x
Angular 15	`^14.20.0 \	^16.13.0 \	\
Angular 14	`^14.15.0 \	^16.10.0`	~6.x / ~8.x
Angular 13	`^12.20.0 \	^14.15.0 \	\
Angular 12	`^12.14.0 \	^14.15.0`	~6.x
Angular 11	`^10.13.0 \	^12.11.0`	~6.x

Key Takeaways from Revalidation:

1. Windows 7/8.0 Limitation is Strict: The inability of Node.js 14+ to run on these older Windows versions definitively prevents the use of Angular 14+ on them through official means.
2. Viable Path for Windows 7: Use Angular 12 or 13. Download and install a Node.js 12.x version (e.g., v12.22.12). Ensure you install the correct TypeScript version for your chosen Angular version (e.g., npm install typescript@~4.2 --save-dev for Angular 12, npm install typescript@~4.4 --save-dev for Angular 13).
3. Windows 8.1: This OS version opens the door to running Node.js 14, 16, and potentially 18, allowing you to use Angular 14, 15, and 16.
4. Windows 10/11: These support the latest Node.js LTS versions (like 18, 20, 22) and therefore the latest Angular versions (17, 18, 19, etc.).
5. npm: As before, the npm version is generally bundled with Node.js. Use the version that comes with your chosen Node.js installation unless you encounter specific issues requiring an npm update (which should still be compatible with the Node runtime).

Conclusion and Recommendation:

The information provided previously was accurate regarding the constraints. The "proper result" for a Windows 7 user wanting to run Angular is to accept the limitation of using older versions (Angular 12/13 with Node.js 12.x).

For the best development experience, security, and access to the latest features of Angular and the broader web development ecosystem, upgrading your operating system from Windows 7 is highly recommended.