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Configuring the PATH System Variable

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Windows 10

In Windows 10, the PATH system variable is configured through the System Properties window. There are various methods for users to access the System Properties window; for example, users can search view advanced system settings from the taskbar ⊞ Start menu.

searching for system properties window
Searching view adva from the taskbar ⊞ Start menu, to access the the System Properties window. (Click to enlarge)

Once the System Properties window has been pulled up, select the Environment Variables... button from the Advanced tab.

opening the environment variables window
Opening the Environment Variables window. (Click to enlarge)

Within the Environment Variables window, select the Path variable from the User variables for <username> section. Then, select the Edit... button to configure the PATH system variable.

Note: The User variables are specific for a user account on the computer; while, the System variables will be available for all accounts on the computer.

opening the path system variable window
Opening the PATH system variable window. (Click to enlarge)

From the PATH Edit environment variable window, select the Browse... button. Once the pop-up dialog box appears, navigate to the folder containing the executable file to be included in the PATH system variable.

Note: Make sure not to select and overwrite a previously configured file path. Users can click on the black space area to make sure that a previously configured file path isn't highlighted and therefore, won't get overwritten.

adding a directory to the path system variable
Adding a directory to the PATH system variable. (Click to enlarge)

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