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A batch script to add your folder to %PATH% avoiding the 1024 character limit.
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add_to_path.bat
REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment" /F /V PATH /T REG_SZ /D "YOUR_PATH_FOLDER;%PATH%"
:: Setting a temporary dummy variable so setx will broadcast WM_SETTINGCHANGE so the PATH change is reflected without needing a restart.
SETX /m DUMMY ""
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment" /F /V DUMMY
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