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		forgotpwd16 on Feb 27, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How to add a directory to your PATH Don't even have to use GUI. Can do: `setx path "%path%;C:\own\path\"` Sadly this has no error checking so it may mess things up. But it's an option.

p_ing on Feb 27, 2025 [–]

Right, but that's not easier, it's quicker. You need to know about setx, the path argument, and how to properly set a new path.

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