How to Fix ‘Error: Cannot find module ‘../lightningcss.win32-x64-msvc.node”
Stuck with the “Cannot find module ‘../lightningcss.win32-x64-msvc.node’” error in Next.js?
If you’re here, chances are you’ve run into this frustrating error and spent hours trying to fix it without much luck. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. It has happened to me multiple times, and I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure it out. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to resolve it.
Fix #1: Install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
The most common solution is to download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. This often resolves the missing module error.
If you’ve already tried that and you’re still stuck, don’t worry – you’re in the right place. The next fix might be what you need.
Fix #2: NPMRC Config List
First we need to check our npm config list. To do this, open command line / power shell and run the following command:
npm config list
If you get OS = “linux” you have a problem with your configuration.
Example:
This will also give you the location of your .npmrc file. In my case it’s located under C:\Users\range\.npmrc
✅ How to fix it
1) Open the .npmrc file located at: C:\Users\range.npmrc
2) Change the OS from linux to win32
os = “win32”
3) Save the file.
4) Run npm config list to confirm the change.
5) In your NextJs project folder remove the 'node_modules' and 'pakcage-lock.json' file.
Runnpm install
I hope this solved your issue.
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