Why can't I access autoexec.bat in W2K as administrator?

[Felecha]

Just installed W2K for the first time. Lots to learn.

I wanted to set the Java classpath, but W2K won't let me edit autoexec.bat, even though I log in as Administrator.

???

 

[PrincessGuard]

You can change the permissions if you like by right-clicking on the file and hitting Properties, but Win2k does not need autoexec.bat. You should change the environment variables in Control Panel|System|Advanced.

 

[Felecha]

Just do there what I would do in autoexec?

Classpath = .;c:\j2sdk1.4.0\bin ??

Thanks

F

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: Felecha
Just do there what I would do in autoexec?

Classpath = .;c:\j2sdk1.4.0\bin ??

Thanks

F

Close. I get into it by right clicking on the Computer on the desktop, choosing properties and then the Advanced Tab. There is a button called "Environment Variables".

When you click it, it opens a window with two sections. The upper section is specific to the user you are logged in as. The lower section is specific to the machine (read will affect every user on the machine).

In there, you will find a classpath entry. Modify it the way you normally would.

 

[Abzstrak]

also, U shouldn't need to include . in the path.... not in windows... and not a good idea in unix security wise...