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setting environment variables using VB

Hello,
We are thinking to migrate one of our file & print server from NetWare to Windows 2003.
In the NetWare Logon script we set a search drive which contain some batch files, exe files etc..
I like to understand how can I add path to environment using vb script.
by the way, in windows 2003, if I want to let users to run batch files from this drive, is that the way to do it ?

Thanks.

Adi.

vinnyd79

If you are looking to add a path to the existing Path environment variable then try this.Add this to a text file with a .vbs extension:

Dim objShell,objEnviron
Set objShell = CreateObject("Wscript.Shell")
Set objEnviron = objShell.Environment("System")
objEnviron.Item("Path") = objEnviron.Item("Path") & ";C:\MyPath"

Set objEnviron = Nothing
Set objShell = Nothing

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ASKER

Hi vinnyd79,
It works but I have two problems.
1.This script add the path ";C:\MyPath" Everytime I logon in addition to the same path that allready exist from the last logon. then the Environment variables PATH has more and more ";C:\MyPath".

2. To execute this script the users must be Administrators on the Machine. In Terminal Server Environment it is a big
problem.

Correct me if I worng.

any way you helped me and I give you the points.
I will be hapy for more advices.

Adi.

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