System command

path command

Display or set the executable search path for the current command session.

Availability: Microsoft Learn command reference spanning Windows client and Windows Server releases; some entries are legacy, role-specific, optional-feature or interactive subcommands.中文

Documented syntax

path [[<drive>:]<path>[;...][;%PATH%]]
path ;

The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.

Examples

Example usage for path.

path

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`<path>[;<path>...]`	Set the executable search path for the current command session.
`;`	Clear the current search path.
`No argument`	Display the current search path.
`[<drive>:]<path>`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.
`<drive>`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.

Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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