Missing %PROGRAMFILES% variable

[MichaelDell]

I have a Win2k Pro PC where the %PROGRAMFILES% variable is missing. Does anyone know where this is stored on the PC? I assumed it was HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment but it isn't.

 

[Xaqte]

Have you tried:

sfc /scannow

at the command line?

 

[MichaelDell]

I believe that SFC is for verifying system files. Thanks anyway.

 

[franklin97355]

Did you try it?

 

[Xaqte]

You could use the "set" command. Run "set /?" to see the documentation, or just type "set" to see your current environment variables.

Let us know your results!

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[MichaelDell]

The "SET" command sets a variable for that session. To see this, open a cmd window and type set Test=Test, then type "set". You will see the variable set. Close the cmd window and reopen it, type set and it is no longer there.

I actually remembered that the %PROGRAMFILES% variable is a Process variable that is dynamically generated during each logon and rather than a System, User or Volitale variable which are stored in the registry.

I might have the desktop tech try the SFC, but I am hesitant since the PC has a lot of custom software that is a pain to load if that causes an issue. However, it kind of makes sense that a system file that generates that variable is missing or overwritten.

 

[NerdTop72]

I know you can set variables by right clicking my computer then go to properties, then click the advanced tab and click Environment Variables, in the systems Variables box i think you can add C:\program files in the path variable.