How to add directory to PATH variable

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How do I add something to my PATH? Used to be easy in past Windows
versions but in XP I can't figure it out.

Thanks
 
How do I add something to my PATH? Used to be easy in past Windows
versions but in XP I can't figure it out.

Thanks
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Control Panel > System > Advanced [tab] > Environment Variables [button]
 
How do I add something to my PATH? Used to be easy in past Windows
versions but in XP I can't figure it out.
Click to expand...

As Mike has said .... but I agree, I miss the ole config.sys,
autoexec.bat and their friends :) :) :)
 
Windows Key + Pause key | Advanced tab | Environment Variables button |
Highlight PATH under System variables | Edit button

Add a semi colon (;) at the end of what's there, add your path and OK your
way out.

Or...

Start | Run | Type: control Sysdm.cpl,System,3 | Click OK |
Environment Variables button | Highlight PATH under System variables | Edit
button

HOW TO Manage Environment Variables in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310519

Setting environment variables
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...all/proddocs/en-us/environment_variables.mspx

To add or change the values of environment variables
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...dm_advancd_environmnt_addchange_variable.mspx

Understanding environment variable precedence in Windows XP
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-10590_11-5630303.html

Environment Variables in Windows XP
http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/environment.htm

Default environment variables under windows
http://www.adp-gmbh.ch/win/misc/environment_variables.html

Environment Variable Processing Order in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;185652

Environment Variables
http://www.wilsonmar.com/1envvars.htm

Environment Variables in Windows NT
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/100843/EN-US/

How to propagate environment variables to the system
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;104011

Managing NT Environment Variables
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=5379

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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