title: Can't change system variable "Path" for netbeans
body: <p>I downloaded Netbeans because I wanted to start learning C++. I downloaded the compiler, debugger, and make utility from cygwin. In order to complete the process of setting up my IDE I need to modify the system variable Path to reflect my new cygwin installation.</p>
  
  <p>So here is what I do:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>type var into windows search</li>
  <li>click on Path in the system variables</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>Here is where the issue arises. The instructions I am reading tell me to edit the Path variable, but the buttons are unclickable. They remain faded even after clicking Path. When I double click the Path variable I hear the windows "error" chime. </p>
  
  <p>I don't know why I can't modify the Path system variable. I have ensured that my account (the only one on the computer) is an administrator. I am running windows 7 if that makes a difference.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks,
  Alex</p>