Is it possible to add a network drive to %PATH% environment variable

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I have a python script calling an exe file. The exe file can be in the same folder as that of the python script or in a network drive. Is it possible to call the exe if it is in a remote drive/computer? Can this be done by setting the %PATH% variable

When you tried it, what happened? – S.Lott Aug 14 '09 at 03:38 — S.Lott, Aug 14 '09 at 03:38

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 13 '09 at 14:28

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Yes you can put a UNC path in your %PATH% env variable, and it will work if you have access to that path with your current session.

answered Aug 13 '09 at 14:28

Brian R. Bondy

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score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 30 '13 at 19:43

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Although use of a UNC will often work in the %PATH% variable this is unsupported by Microsoft as it can cause problems such as service failures. This issue continues through Windows 7 / Server 2008R2.

Please reference Microsoft KB Article ID: 978856

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answered May 24 '13 at 19:02

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Is it possible to add a network drive to %PATH% environment variable

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