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I am using xampp, so my php folder is in C:\xampp\php\ and I add in my PATH environment variables the C:\xampp\php\ but when I am running on cmd the php command I am getting the following message:

php is not recognized as an internal or external command.

Any idea what I am missing?

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  • is php.exe in c:\xammp\php? Whatever folder php.exe is in what you need to add to your $PATH Commented Feb 14, 2014 at 9:06
  • Is you php.exe file in the php folder or in subfolder like php\php5.3.8 Commented Feb 14, 2014 at 9:07
  • php.exe is located on C:\xampp\php . I am using Windows8. Commented Feb 14, 2014 at 9:09
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    Have you logged in and out again? It might sound stupid, but I remember that for some Windows versions I had to do that in order for PATH to be refreshed. Commented Feb 14, 2014 at 9:43

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When adding an entry to environment variables make sure you leave no spaces between the semicolon and the new path.

I spent a couple of hours going over my steps until I realized that the only difference between other path entries and mine was a single empty space. So i changed it and tried again at the command window (no need to log off and back on) and it worked!

I realize this was asked a while ago but since I found myself looking for a solution i figured this might be helpful to other people too.

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Thanks. "make sure you leave no spaces between the semicolon and the new path." is such a minute detail, but an important one, and can easily be missed if you're pre-pending new paths.
mine is not that problem but still not getting
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Here iam sharing some screenshot about adding Environment variables in windows 10 PC

Step 1

Open Control panel and search for environment variable.

Open Control panel and search for environment variable.

Step 2

Select Environment variable.

Select

Step 3

Select path that shown in the below image.

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Step 4

click on edit button.

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Step 5

Click new button.

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Step 6

Add your php file path like given below.

Path may different according to your server.

Then click Ok that's It.

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In latest Xampp, path to PHP.exe has changed to this. Means we will have to add this new path in our PATH environment as I mentioned at another Stackoverflow Question. PHP.exe new Path in Xampp

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