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My PC is used for multiple purposes. I do not and cannot mess up the system variables like PATH. I am learning C++. The tutorial has a chapter about using command line statements. they require vs 2022 C++.system variables including PATH. There is a bat file that sets up the vs 2022 C++.system variables in the vc build folder. If I run the bat file, are the vs 2022 C++.system variables temporary? and if I reboot, will the system variables go back to their original settings?
The environment variables that are set by the various batch files installed by vs 2022 such as the developer command prompt are only in effect for the command prompt window that the batch files open.
When you close one of these command prompt windows the environment variables that were set go out of existence with them. Afterwards, it is not necessary to reboot your system.
ok. great. what a relief. thank you very much.
Just make sure to open the command prompt windows by using the shortcuts that are installed in the start menu. Don't mess around with the batch files themselves.
thanks for the reminder and warning. i appreciate it.