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3 Ways to Set & Edit Environment Variables on Windows 11
It’s easier than you think & more powerful than you know!
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Updated onAugust 29, 2024
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Setting environment variables on Windows 11 can help youcustomize your system,run scripts, and configure applications.
In this guide, we will discuss three ways with step-by-step instructions to do that so you can configure your system according to your preferences. But first:
Types of Environment Variables
There are three types of Environment Variables:
How do I set & use Environment Variables on Windows 11?
1. Using the Settings app
2. Using the Command Prompt
3. Using the Windows PowerShell
You can use any of the methods to add a new or missing environment variable to prevent issues like thesystem could not find the environment option that was entered
How do I edit Environment Variables on Windows 11?
1. Using the Settings app
2. Using the Registry Editor
3. Using the Windows PowerShell
How do I get a list of Environment Variables in Windows?
To get a list of environment variables in Windows 11, you can open Command Prompt with administrator rights and typeset, and hitEnter.
In Powershell, with admin privileges to get a list of environment variables, copy & paste the following command and hitEnter:[System.Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariables()
If you want toprint the environment variables listyou got on PowerShell to apply the same settings on another computer, read this guide.
Where are Windows environment variables stored?
You can find the environment variables in Registry Editor. The system variables are found inComputer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment, wherein the user variables are located atComputer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Environment
Setting environment variables on Windows 11 can help you customize your system settings; however, you must always exercise caution when making changes to system variables.
Remember to double-check the variable name & value, and always create a backup of your registry editor before making changes.
Stuck somewhere? Don’t hesitate to mention your queries in the comments section below. We will be happy to assist you.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
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