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Click to save, close all existing Command Prompts, and open a new one to test. 2. Configure Linux and Unix Environment Variables
Environment variable changes do not apply to already open command lines. Close your current Command Prompt or PowerShell window and open a new one before testing. Permission and Ownership Check