Why does the Node.js scripts console close instantly in Windows 8?

Question

I\'ve tried nearly every example for scripts I can find. Every sample opens the terminal for a split second. Even this closes as soon as input is entered. Is this normal?

Answer 1

There are 2 options that control this in Tools/Options/Node.js Tools/General:

Wait for input when process exists abnormally Wait for input when process exists normally

Taken from https://nodejstools.codeplex.com/discussions/565665