Append command in Windows

The append command allows programs to open data files in specified directories, just like they are in the current directory. If used without parameters, the append command will display the list of additional directories.

Note : This command is not supported in Windows 10.

For an example of how to use this command, see Example.

Syntax

  append [[:] [; .]] [/ x [: on |: off]] [/ path: [: on |: off] [/ e] 
  append; 

Parameters

ParameterDescription [:] Specifies a drive and directory to be added. / x: on Apply additional directories to search for files and launch applications. / x: off Only apply additional folders for file opening requests .
/ x: off is the default setting. / path: on Apply directories added to the file opening request specified path. / path: on is the default setting. / path: off Disable the effect of / path: on. / e Stores a copy of the added directory list, in an environment variable named APPEND. / e can only be used the first time you use the append command, after starting the system. ; Delete the added directory list. /? Show help at the command prompt.

For example

To delete the list of added folders, enter:

  append; 

To store a copy of the folder added to an environment variable named APPEND : enter:

  append / e 

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