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Date:	Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:58:40 -0500
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> 
> Hi,
> I discovered that the HOME variable is set in windows. I therefore get the
> cygwin HOME path set to this window path instead of the path set in passwd
> as I would like it. I tried to delete the windows HOME path, but I can't
> find it. Where is it set or what does set it? I have HOME, HOMEPATH and
> HOMEDRIVE set in my windows environement and I cant' find where they get
> defined. Does anybody know?

My Computer > Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables.

Because after all, environment variables are advanced.


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