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@@ -53,6 +53,8 @@ You should also delete the existing npm install location (e.g. "C:\Users\\<us
 
 nvm-windows comes with an installer (and uninstaller), because getting it should be easy. 
 
+_If NVM4W doesn't appear to work immediately after installation, restart the terminal/powershell._
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 #### Reinstall any global utilities
 
 After install, reinstalling global utilities (e.g. gulp) will have to be done for each installed version of node: