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PATH (Environment variable)

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PATH specifies the search path for executable files. This is used so that you can start an application from any directory without having to enter the path to the executable file.

SET PATH=<path1>;<path2>;<path3>;

Parameters

Value can be any full path. Relative paths are not allowed.

In contrast the command PATH shows and alters the active environment.