I am using xampp, so my php folder is in C:\xampp\php\ and I add in my PATH environment variables the C:\xampp\php\ but when I am running on cmd the php command I am getting the following message:

php is not recognized as an internal or external command.

Any idea what I am missing?

When adding an entry to environment variables make sure you leave no spaces between the semicolon and the new path.

I spent a couple of hours going over my steps until I realized that the only difference between other path entries and mine was a single empty space. So i changed it and tried again at the command window (no need to log off and back on) and it worked!

I realize this was asked a while ago but since I found myself looking for a solution i figured this might be helpful to other people too.

Here iam sharing some screenshot about adding Environment variables in windows 10 PC

Step 1

Open Control panel and search for environment variable.

Step 2

Select Environment variable.

Step 3

Select path that shown in the below image.

Step 4

click on edit button.

Step 5

Click new button.

Step 6

Add your php file path like given below.

Path may different according to your server.

Then click Ok that's It.