diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
index ac1e84a..f378021 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -161,14 +161,18 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Install Node.js 18
         run: |
-          # Remove conflicting packages from old Node.js installation
-          apt-get remove -y libnode-dev libnode72 node-gyp npm || true
+          # Completely remove old Node.js packages
+          apt-get purge -y libnode72 libnode-dev nodejs || true
           apt-get autoremove -y || true
+          apt-get clean
+          # Remove any remaining conflicting files
+          rm -rf /usr/share/systemtap/tapset/node.stp || true
           # Install Node.js 18 from NodeSource
           curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_18.x | bash -
           apt-get install -y nodejs
           node --version
           npm --version
+
       - name: Checkout repository
         run: |
           TOKEN="${{ secrets.GITEATOKEN }}"