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

To check which version of Java you have on your Windows computer, you'll need to open the Command Prompt.

In Windows 8.1 and earlier, adding or removing locations from the Path variable required manual editing. In Windows 10, there's a brand-new editor that makes this task quick and easy.

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.