Adding php.exe to my system variables

Question

I use Windows 8,I have added php.exe to system path I can run it from cmd but php.exe comes out in different window.My question is how do I make php.exe open in my cmd window. I am runing cakephp console shell, I can' t read the error message because php.exe comes and leaves immediately.I am a newbie to programming and I sincerely need help.

Answer 1

MY Computer > System properties ( Button on Top Navigation Bar ) > Advanced system settings > Environment Variables > ( In Side Environment Variables Window Select ) The path in the user variables section & click the Edit Button. > ( Now After Click On Edit ) at the End Paste Your Php Path,Where Php actually Install

Example: C:\\wamp\\bin\\php\\php. OR C:\\xampp\\php\\php.exe

> Now, Press Ok