How to Set Environment Variables in Windows

What are Environment Variables in Windows?

Key-value pairs a system uses to set up a software environment are known as Environment variables. These variables play a pivotal role in many installations, such as the installation of Java script on a PC.

 

Follow the below steps, to create or modify environment variables on Windows 10:

Step 1: In the Windows taskbar, right-click on the Windows icon.

Step 2: Select the System option.

Step 3: Move to the Settings window, and in the Related Settings, select Advanced system settings.

 

Alternatively, you can do these steps:

Step 1: Press Windows + R to start the Windows Run prompt.

 

Step 2: Enter sysdm.cpl and choose OK.

 

Step 3: Run the Advanced tab and select the Environment Variables option in the System Properties window.

 

Step 4: The Environment Variables tab is divided into two tabs. The sections show user-specific and system-wide environment variables.

 

Step 5: For adding a variable, tap on the New… option under the appropriate section.

 

Step 6: Type the variable name and value under the New User Variable prompt.

 

Step 7: Click on the OK option.