Question: I am attempting to use curl commands in a batch file I am writing. I have downloaded the latest curl executable and run it but I cannot use the command "curl" What steps should I take to use it correctly? The Command line still says

**"curl is not recognized as an internal or external command, able program or batch file"**

I am not interested in doing anything else with cURL

Answer: 
You will have to add the directory containing `curl.exe` to your `path`, probably the `bin` directory.
In Windows XP you can do this by:

1. Right click your computer and choose properties
2. Click the advanced tab
3. Click environmental variables
4. Find `path` in the list and add the path to your curl directory
Looks like its not on your path - try opening a new console window.