Is it safe to change %SystemRoot% in my system path?

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Asked By CuriousCat77 On

Hey everyone, I'm wondering if there are any potential risks or downsides to changing the %path% variable from %SystemRoot%system32 to c:windowssystem32 on a server. Can anyone share insights on whether this is a good or bad idea?

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Answered By TechWhiz99 On

There’s usually a reason for using environment variables like %SystemRoot%. They help ensure that applications can find the system directories regardless of where Windows is installed. Changing it to a hard-coded path might work, but it could lead to issues if you ever need to move the server or if you're running multiple Windows versions. Just stick with %SystemRoot% for stability.

Answered By GadgetGuru42 On

Honestly, it sounds like an unnecessary change. Unless you have a specific issue that you're trying to fix, just leave it as it is. It's been working fine, so why mess with something that's not broken? If you’re really set on testing, maybe run some tests in a safe environment first, then share what you find!

Answered By CodeNinja23 On

There's no such thing as a stupid question, but some answers can come off as really unhelpful. It's always good to research the cons of tweaking environment paths before making changes. Just be cautious and maybe do some homework on it instead of diving right in!

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