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Q131471: Environment Variables Update Immediately

Article: Q131471
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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The following statement from the System Guide for Microsoft Windows NT Server
version 3.5 is incorrect:

  After you change any environment variables in the System dialog box and
  choose the OK button, Windows NT saves the new values in the Registry so they
  are available automatically the next time you start your computer.

RESOLUTION
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In Windows NT version 3.5 the environment variables are immediately available
after you select the OK button.

You do not need to restart the computer after you change an environment variable
in the Control Panel System dialog box.

Additional query words: prodnt

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search
Version           : :3.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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