How to add a set path only for that batch file executing

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Basically  I know I can go through my control panel and modify the path variable  But  I m wondering if there is a way to through batch programming have a temporary path included  That way it is only used during that batch file execution  I don t want to have people go in and modify their path variables just to use my batch file

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There is an important detail   set PATH  C  linutils C  wingit bin  PATH     does not work  while  set PATH C  linutils C  wingit bin  PATH    works  The difference is the quotes   UPD also see the comment by venimus

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Just like any other environment variable  with SET   SET PATH  PATH  c  whatever else   If you want to have a little safety check built in first  check to see if the new path exists first   IF EXIST c  whatever else SET PATH  PATH  c  whatever else   If you want that to be local to that batch file  use setlocal   setlocal set PATH     set OTHERTHING       REM Rest of your script   Read the docs carefully for setlocal endlocal   and have a look at the other references on that site - Functions is pretty interesting too and the syntax is tricky   The Syntax page should get you started with the basics

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That s right  but it doesn t change it permanently  but just for current command prompt  if you wanna to change it permanently you have to use for example this   setx ENV VAR NAME  DESIRED PATH   m   This will change it permanently and yes you can overwrite it by another batch script

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