How to make a batch script to execute from anywhere?

Question

I would like to run my batch script from anywhere, for example:

C:\>test123

And that command line executes my batch script C:\Documents\test123.bat.

I tried to do it with environment variable path, but it doesn't seem to work.

Does this answer your question? [Add batch file to PATH](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/28574800/add-batch-file-to-path) — Marwan N, Feb 16 '20 at 16:26
After you add a directory to your path you have to exit the cmd window and start a new one because the old one still has the old path. — Marichyasana, Feb 16 '20 at 16:52

5andr0 · Accepted Answer · 2020-02-16T16:47:35.007

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Add your bat to PATH and make sure PATHEXT contains .BAT

Note, that the current working directory will be whereever you called it from. If you want relative paths to where the bat is stored, use %~dp0

Please post the output of echo %PATHEXT% %PATH% and tell us the exact location of your bat file and more error info why it failed in your case?

edited Feb 16 '20 at 16:47

answered Feb 16 '20 at 16:42

5andr0

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 25 '22 at 18:19

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Adding to C:\Windows\System32

Worked for Me.

System info: Windows 10 with Admin access.

answered Nov 25 '22 at 18:19

Ayush Pal

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