How do I set an environment variable in Windows?

How do I set an environment variable in Windows?

To set an environment variable in Windows, you can follow these steps: 1. Right-click on 'This PC' or 'Computer' and select 'Properties'. 2. Click on 'Advanced system settings'. 3. In the System Properties window, click on the 'Environment Variables' button. 4. In the Environment Variables window, you can add or edit variables for your user or the system.

Can you show me how to add a new variable?

Sure! In the Environment Variables window, under 'User variables' or 'System variables', click 'New'. Enter the variable name and value, then click 'OK'.

How do I check if the variable is set correctly?

You can check if the variable is set by opening Command Prompt and typing echo %VARIABLE_NAME%, replacing 'VARIABLE_NAME' with your variable's name.

What if I want to delete an environment variable?

To delete an environment variable, go back to the Environment Variables window, select the variable you want to remove, and click 'Delete'.