Environment Variables (Path) is not setting using Final Builder 7 in windows 8 / windows 2013

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Hi All,

I am using Final Builder 7 for Installation. I am facing problem as - 

I have a code written in .ini file which will set “Path” environment variable from windows 7, but not from windows 8 / windows 2013.

I don’t have reason why this is happening ? Is something changed in Final Builder 7? 

Please comment.

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So you are using FinalBuilder 7 on Windows 7 and Windows 8, and it’s not working on windows 8? What changed, my guess would be windows 8.

You really haven’t given us much information to work with. What build of FinalBuilder, what exactly does your project do, what does the ini file contain? Are you running with admin permissions.

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Thanks for reply.

>> So you are using FinalBuilder 7 on Windows 7 and Windows 8, and it’s not working on windows 8 (OS 2012 R2)?
Yes. We have create a setup using final builder 7. If we installed that setup on windows 7, ‘Path’ environment variable gets updated, but does get updated for windows 8.

Basically I am working on Installation of product. I want to set ‘Path’ environment variable (with the path of installation) while installation. I found a thread which gave information as ’ On windows 8, ‘Path’ env. variable are not visible after installation. But can be visible after reboot. But it didn’t work for me.

Basically ini file contains command which will be executed while installation.

Please help me. Thanks in advance.

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You still haven’t given us much information, what actions are you using, what applications are you calling? How are you setting the environment variables? The best thing to do is send your finalbuilder project and the ini file to support@finalbuilder.com so we can actually see what you are doing.

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Hello,

>> what applications are you calling?
We have a product whose set up we have created using Final Builder 7. When we execute the set up of product on windows 7, we have updated the ‘Path’ environment variable (Path = Path of installation folder).
But problem is that, set up is same for windows 7 & windows 8, still it didn’t update ‘Path’ environment variable for windows 8 (Means executing product set up on windows 8 / 2012 R2).(From command line updated value of ‘Path’ is not visible)

>> How are you setting the environment variables?
My doubt is, if setting the environment variable works fine for windows 7, why it is not working in windows 8. (code, logic is same for both OS).

My question is, Can Final Builder 7 update ‘PATH’ environment variable on windows 8?

Please comment.

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Hi Sud,

My understanding is that the only way to update the PATH on a system is to update the registry. If just the environment variable is updated, then this will only be present for the current run of FinalBuilder. Current testing has shown that updating the PATH variable works on both Windows 7 and 8.

I believe the best means to get a solution for you here is for you to send us a cut down project which shows the issue. When you have the project feel free to send it to our support email address. We will review it and help figure out what is occurring.