How can I troubleshoot a 'module not found' error when trying to use the 'fs' module in my Node.js project?

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How can I troubleshoot a 'module not found' error when trying to use the 'fs' module in my Node.js project?
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To troubleshoot this, first, ensure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed. Then, check if the `fs` module is installed globally using `npm install -g fs` (though it's usually built-in). If it's installed locally in your project, make sure the `fs` module is in your `node_modules` directory and that your project's `package.json` file correctly specifies its dependency. Also, verify that your `node_modules` directory is not corrupted. A simple `npm cache clean --force` followed by `npm install` can resolve dependency issues.