- 1 year ago
How do I update the path variable in windows terminal without closing and reopening?
To update the PATH variable in the Windows terminal without closing and reopening it, you can use the setx
command. Here's the process:
Open a new terminal: Open a new terminal window or tab to ensure that it reflects the updated PATH variable.
Update the PATH variable: Use the
setx
command to update the PATH variable. Thesetx
command sets an environment variable persistently, meaning it will be available in future terminal sessions. Run the following command:shellsetx PATH "%PATH%;C:\new\path"
Replace
C:\new\path
with the path you want to add to the PATH variable.Note: The
setx
command updates the PATH variable for new terminal sessions, but it may not immediately affect the current terminal session. To use the updated PATH variable in the current session, proceed to the next step.Reload the PATH variable: To load the updated PATH variable in the current terminal session, run the following command:
shellecho %PATH%
This command will echo the current value of the PATH variable, including the newly added path. You should see the updated PATH variable reflecting the changes made with
setx
.
By following these steps, you can update the PATH variable in the Windows terminal without closing and reopening it. However, keep in mind that any existing terminal sessions that were opened before the PATH variable update will not reflect the changes until they are restarted.