Windows 7 Howto Set/Edit the Environment Variables Easy Visual-Guide

This Tip Show One of the Most Mysterious and Intimidating Step Involved in Windows Software Installation for the Newbies: Set an Environment Variable.

 

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1. Start > Computer > Right-Click Properties
2. Click on Advanced System Settings
3. Click on Environment Variables

4. Set/Create/Edit Environment Variables

   
   1. On Up Window: User Variables
      • New User Variable

        Click on New

        

        In this Example the Set-Up for the Java-JDK7 Home Variable for the User.

      • Edit User Variable

        Click on Edit

   2. On Down Window: System Variables
      • New System Variable

        Click on New

      • Edit System Variable

        Click on Edit

5. To Reuse a Variable inside Another Definition:

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