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If you encounter an error during the initial installation of the Ionic framework using Node.js v18.15.0 and npm v9.5.0, you can try the following steps:

Update Node.js and npm to their latest versions using the following commands:
```
npm install -g n
n latest
npm install -g npm@latest
```
Clear the npm cache using the following command:
```
npm cache clean --force
```
Install Ionic globally using the following command:
```
npm install -g @ionic/cli
```
If the error persists, try installing the latest version of the Ionic framework specifically for your Node.js version using the following command:
```
npm install -g @ionic/cli@6.17.0
```
If you still encounter an error, try uninstalling Node.js and npm completely and then reinstall them from scratch, following the official installation guides for your operating system.
Once the installation is successful, create a new Ionic project using the following command:
```
ionic start myApp tabs
```
This will create a new Ionic project with a tabbed layout.

Note: Make sure to check the official documentation for any specific requirements or troubleshooting steps for your operating system or development environment.