Setting the PATH variable allows you to launch programs via CLI from anywhere on your system. Here's how to set the PATH variable in Windows and make the most of it.

JAVA_HOME is an operating system environment variable that directs a user to the file system location where the JDK or JRE was installed.

A PATH variable stores directory shortcuts. Learn How to add, modify or edit a PATH Environment Variable in Windows 11/10.

Using the C:\BATCH example, to set the path for this session only, use the Set command. The %PATH% means the path variable as it currently exists. Note the two percent signs and semicolon. See cmd ...