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How do I set system environment variables in Windows 10?

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 178


Update: After seeing lots of comments about setting environment variables without admin in Windows 10, I think I have found a way. I was not admin and could use PowerShell.

PowerShell method

You can list all environment variables with: Get-ChildItem Env:.

To get the value of a specific variable: $Env:PATH, where PATH is the name of the variable.

To set a variable: [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("PATH", "C:\TestPath", "User"), the first parameter is the name of the variable, the second is the value, the third is the level of.

There are different ways to work with environment variables and certain quirks with them in PowerShell so consult the link for details.

Old method (no longer available in newer Windows 10 updates, use PowerShell or see other answers)

Go into Settings and click on System.

System

Then on the left side click About and select System info at the bottom.

About

In the new Control Panel window that opens, click Advanced system settings on the left.

Advanced system settings

Now in the new window that comes up, select Environment Variables... at the bottom.

Environment Variables




ANSWER 2

Score 127


Still the same as ever: It’s in the old-style control panel’s “System” thingy. You can reach it with WinBreak or by right-clicking the Start button.

From there, select “Advanced system settings” → “Environment Variables”.

Or you can do it the hard way and find some other entry point to the old-style control panel, like the Network and Sharing Center or the Desktop folder(!).




ANSWER 3

Score 110


I typed "envir" in the "Search the web and Windows" box and selected "Edit environment variables for your account" under the "Best Match"

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ANSWER 4

Score 25


Just hit Windows Key+R) at the same time to get command prompt. Then type sysdm.cpl, go to advanced and select Environmental Variables

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