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| Re: Environmental Variable - Path Correction: \System should read \System32 "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:... > Not sure I understand how you mean disadvantage. Path variables > do not imply sub-folders are included. Making a Path Variable that > only references C:\ or the Root Folder wouldn't find executables to > run. > > The functionality is there so that instead of C:\Windows\System\Calc.Exe > you simply make a call to Calc > > "M" <spamtrap@spambouncer.org> wrote in message > news:OOaJb2XeIHA.5208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Is there any disadvantage? Why not make the path C:\ and be done with >> it? >> >> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message >> news:%23UEh6zXeIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> It extends the "Known" locations for executables, so that items can be >>> invoked by name only and not have to include the path to the items. >>> >>> "M" <spamtrap@spambouncer.org> wrote in message >>> news:OrYFTnXeIHA.2448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>I have been given an application at work to test and find that it makes >>>>two additional entries to the System Path. The default entry is: >>>> >>>> %SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\Sy stem32\Wbem >>>> >>>> however this application add two further entries to its own location. >>>> >>>> What is the significance of this and does it matter? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > |
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