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Chaz

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Since: Jun 23, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:22 am
Post subject: Setting environment variables?
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I want to set a permanent environment variable for the currently logged on
user - as far as I can tell this would be done from the Environment Variables
dialog under the Advanced settings of the System control panel.

BUT - I'm a normal user, and can only access the Advanced Settings by
providing Admin credentials. At which point the User variables that can be
set in the dialog are for the admin account that I just authenticated with!

Is there any way I can get round this and set up persistent environment
variables as a non-admin user?

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Chaz

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:26 am
Post subject: Re: Setting environment variables? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Jimmy Brush" wrote:
> Yes, you can get around this with the setx command.

Doh! Thanks for the pointer.

I hope this kind of bug gets caught over time. I'm sure there are a number
of similar instances where you can't just lock down the entire functionality
of an existing dialog box without breaking something!

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Old Holborn

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:52 pm
Post subject: Re: Setting environment variables? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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This is just a Linux fan posting the solution for
an 'old thread of this forum'
(http://www.vistax64.com/vista-account-administration/7649-setting-environment-variables.html).
Accept my apologies
if it has been already answered in another thread.
Google still links there, and no answer can be
posted as it is too old. :(

The how-to can be found 'here'
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931715), as stated in the
'Microsoft Help and Support' site.

Cheers.


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