A request is not recognized as an internal or external command [SOLVED]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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TheWindows OSis keeping a list of paths to the location of the most accessed programs called Windows Environment Variables and it can access them easily. Sometimes, this list gets corrupted or messed up and that’s when a request is not recognized as an internal or externalcommand, operable program or batch file.

Before anything else, look in the System32 folder to see if the program you’re trying to access exists. If it’s there and you can’t run it, then go to the solutions.

How do I solve Windows Environment Variables errors?

Solution 1 – Set the path in Windows Environment Variables

After the restart, if you added thedirectory pathproperly, everything should work fine. Keep in mind that you can add new directory paths but you can also edit the old ones that are no longer valid.

We’ve written extensively about adding and editing the path for variables before. Bookmark this page in case you need it later.

Solution 2 – Set the value of PATHEXT Environment Variable

After you set the correct values of the environment variables, everything should work fine and you’ll be able to access your programs onWindows 10without any problems.

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach for the comments section below.

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A request is not recognized as an internal or external command [SOLVED]#

How do I solve Windows Environment Variables errors?#

Solution 1 – Set the path in Windows Environment Variables#

Solution 2 – Set the value of PATHEXT Environment Variable#

A request is not recognized as an internal or external command [SOLVED]

How do I solve Windows Environment Variables errors?

Solution 1 – Set the path in Windows Environment Variables

Solution 2 – Set the value of PATHEXT Environment Variable