Permanently change the PATH from within a DOS Batch File

[iONik]

I'd like to permanently change the PATH of a Windows XP system using a DOS Batch file.

The syntax I came up with was:

FROM:

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set PATH=%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem
TO:

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set PATH=%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;%SystemRoot%\NewPathDIR\
Is this correct?
Would I need to reboot before the changes take effect?

It doesn't appear to be working.

The code I am using is:

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@ECHO OFF
CLS
PATH
echo.
echo The Current PATH
Pause
set PATH=%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;%SystemRoot%\system\sysbats;C:\WINDOWS\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0
PATH
echo.
echo The New PATH
Pause

[mroilfield]

I am not very familiar with batch codes so what exactly is this supposed to do?

[Dias de verano]

I'd like to permanently change the PATH of a Windows XP system using a DOS Batch file.

The syntax I came up with was:

FROM:

Code: [Select]

set PATH=%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem
TO:

Code: [Select]

set PATH=%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;%SystemRoot%\NewPathDIR\
Is this correct?

You do not need the trailing slash

It will change the path but only during that console session.

To change the PATH variable permanently :

My Computer - Properties - Advanced - Environment Variables

or

Control Panel - System - Advanced - Environment variables

Reboot.

[Dias de verano]

I am not very familiar with batch codes so what exactly is this supposed to do?

So why are you posting?

[BC_Programmer]

so he can learn maybe?

Also, I heard there is a lot of money in automating the processes performed by the monkey.

[iONik]

You do not need the trailing slash

It will change the path but only during that console session.

To change the PATH variable permanently :

My Computer - Properties - Advanced - Environment Variables

or

Control Panel - System - Advanced - Environment variables

Reboot.

In other words it will change the path for the current DOS session. Once I exit the DOS window it will be lost.

[BC_Programmer]

yes.

The alternate solution provided would work though.

[iONik]

I am not very familiar with batch codes so what exactly is this supposed to do?

The title should have explained it!!!!  I would have thought...

[iONik]

yes.

The alternate solution provided would work though.

That kinda stinks.

I do know about the "alternate" solution, but was hoping to automate the "monkey process"!

Thanks

[Dias de verano]

In other words it will change the path for the current DOS session. Once I exit the DOS window it will be lost.

Your example that you posted first only lasts for the current console session. To change the PATH permanently, go to either Control Panel or My Computer as I wrote.

[Dias de verano]

That kinda stinks.

I do know about the "alternate" solution, but was hoping to automate the "monkey process"!

Thanks

Use SETX in that case. (Google for it, it is in XP SP2 support tools)

[mroilfield]

So why are you posting?

Like BC said so I can try to learn.

The title should have explained it!!!!  I would have thought...

Well your title says you want to change a path but doesn't what path you want to change. Like I stated i am not very familiar with batch so I am trying to pick up what I can.

[Dias de verano]

Like BC said so I can try to learn.

Well your title says you want to change a path but doesn't what path you want to change. Like I stated i am not very familiar with batch so I am trying to pick up what I can.

Not a path, the PATH system variable.

[iONik]

Use SETX in that case. (Google for it, it is in XP SP2 support tools)

I have SETX.EXE in my default path (C:/Windows/System32) but have no clue how this command is to do what I am asking.

[iONik]

Like BC said so I can try to learn.

Well your title says you want to change a path but doesn't what path you want to change. Like I stated i am not very familiar with batch so I am trying to pick up what I can.

This Path would be the default search path for any system commands such as those located in C:\Windows\System32

Examples:

cmd.exe
msconfig.
append.exe
attrib.exe
calc.exe
expand.exe
ftp.exe
runonce.exe
rundll.exe
sysedit.exe
edit.com
format.com
command.com

etc...etc...

without this path(s) windows would not opperate well, if at all.