The System applet provides a graphical interface to create,
modify, and delete system-wide and user-specific variables. Environment
variables that are set with the System applet are visible to all command-prompt
sessions.
About this task
To change environment variables with the System applet
in the control panel
Procedure
- Double-click the System applet icon from the Control Panel
window.
- Click the Environment tab near the top of the window.
Two list boxes display System Environment Variables and
User Environment Variables. System Environment Variables apply to
an entire system, and User Environment Variables apply only to the
sessions of the individual user.
- To change the value of an existing variable, select that
variable. The name of the variable and its current value are in the
boxes at the bottom of the window.
- To add a new variable, highlight an existing variable and
type the new variable name in the box at the bottom of the window.
- Next, enter the value for the new variable at the bottom
of the window and click Set .
- To delete a variable, select the variable and click Delete.
Results
Important: In order to use the
System applet to change System environment variables, you must belong
to the Administrators group. For information about assigning users
to groups, see your operating-system documentation.