Setting the PATH variable allows you to launch programs via CLI from anywhere on your system. Here's how to set the PATH variable in Windows and make the most of it.

A PATH variable stores directory shortcuts. Learn How to add, modify or edit a PATH Environment Variable in Windows 11/10.

If you want to download and install Java JDK 18 on Windows 11/10 computer, you will also have to set up a Path in Environment Variable.

Description: Add path to environment variable. Usage: PathManager add [options] Options: -d, --directory <path> (REQUIRED) The directory path that is added to the "Path" environment variable. -s, ...

Changing PATH variable on Windows 9x and Windows NT-based systems. ManMadeGod_SDMF Oct 13, 2002 Jump to latest Follow Reply ...

In Windows 8.1 and earlier, adding or removing locations from the Path variable required manual editing. In Windows 10, there's a brand-new editor that makes this task quick and easy.