Quick Answer

Fix PHP CLI path issues on Windows.

Understanding the Issue

This occurs when the PHP executable is not in the system PATH, preventing it from being recognized in command prompt.

The Problem

This code demonstrates the issue:

Cmd Error 
C:> php -v
'php' is not recognized...

The Solution

Here's the corrected code:

Cmd Fixed 
:: Solution 1: Add PHP to PATH
:: 1. Right-click Computer > Properties > Advanced system settings
:: 2. Environment Variables > System variables > Path > Edit
:: 3. Add path to PHP folder (e.g., C:php)
:: 4. Restart command prompt

:: Solution 2: Use full path
C:phpphp.exe -v

:: Solution 3: Verify installation
:: Check php.exe exists in installation directory

Key Takeaways

Ensure PHP directory is correctly added to system PATH.