Windows 8: Change and create environment variables

If you want to change the environment variables for programming under Windows 8, you only have to do a few simple steps. This practical guide shows you how you can also create new environment variables.

Change and create environment variables in Windows 8

To add new environment variables (such as Java, C or C ++), do the following:

1. Move the mouse to the right and click on "Search".
2. Enter the term "system settings" in the search field and then open the "advanced system settings".
3. Switch here to the "Advanced" tab.
4. To display the available environment variables, click on the "Environment variables ..." button below.
5. Here you can now create new variables for the current user or the entire system. Simply click on the "New ..." button.
6. When you are finished, you can save the changes by clicking "OK".

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