%variable%

[b-man]

i know the basic shortcuts for file location eg %systemroot%, %systemdrive% etc but what are they actually called and where can i find a list of all of them for windows xp

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Enviroment Variables.

http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/environment.htm

[b-man]

thanks its hard to search for something when u dont know what its called

[Guest]

To find a list just type set at a command prompt.