title: Can I set an environment variable for an application using a shortcut in Windows?
body: <p>I have a feeling I should be able add a directory to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PATH_%28variable%29" rel="noreferrer">PATH</a> environment variable on an application-lifetime basis, but I can't find out how to do this. Is it possible to add a parameter to a Windows shortcut that appends a directory to the current value of PATH for use by the application being linked?</p>