How do I update an existing environment variable in PowerShell?
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How do I update an existing environment variable in PowerShell?
You can update an existing environment variable in PowerShell using the $env: prefix. For example, to update the PATH variable, you can use: $env:PATH += ';C:\NewPath'.
Can I set it permanently instead of just for the session?
Yes, to set it permanently, you can use the [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable method. For example: [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable('VariableName', 'NewValue', 'User').
What if I want to update a system-wide variable?
For a system-wide variable, you can use 'Machine' instead of 'User': [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable('VariableName', 'NewValue', 'Machine'). You will need administrative privileges.
How can I check if the variable was updated?
You can check the value of the variable by using Get-ChildItem Env:VariableName or simply $env:VariableName in PowerShell.
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