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 _PATH Conflicts_
 If you do not uninstall the original version, running `nvm use` may appear to do nothing at all. Running `node -v` will always show the original installation version. This is due to a [`PATH` conflict](https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/wiki/Common-Issues#why-do-i-need-to-uninstall-nodejs-before-installing-nvm-for-windows) that presents when the same application is installed multiple times. In NVM4W 1.1.11+, run `nvm debug` to determine if you have a `PATH` conflict.
 
-For simpliciy, we recommend uninstalling any existing versions of Node.js before using NVM for Windows. Delete any existing Node.js installation directories (e.g., `%ProgramFiles%\nodejs`) that might remain. NVM's generated symlink will not overwrite an existing (even empty) installation directory. 
+For simplicity, we recommend uninstalling any existing versions of Node.js before using NVM for Windows. Delete any existing Node.js installation directories (e.g., `%ProgramFiles%\nodejs`) that might remain. NVM's generated symlink will not overwrite an existing (even empty) installation directory. 
 
 :eyes: **Backup any global `npmrc` config** :eyes:
 (e.g. `%AppData%\npm\etc\npmrc`)