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This is probably glaringly obvious, but how do I "install" NSSM? according to the docs, I don't need to. If I wanted to use the GUI, I know that works (I've tested that) but when using cmd prompt or a batch file, it can't find it.

I know that the docs say "...preferably somewhere in your PATH", but I'm not sure where that would be. (neither of the "program files" folders work.)

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  • At a command prompt, type set PATH and hit ENTER. Those are the folders that are "somewhere on your PATH".
    – Ken White
    Commented Oct 14, 2014 at 22:17
  • @KenWhite I have already tried placing in my "program files (x86)" which is the first folder in said path.
    – CoilKid
    Commented Oct 14, 2014 at 22:20
  • Program Files (x86) is not typically in the PATH (for a good reason). You should probably check that again.
    – Ken White
    Commented Oct 14, 2014 at 22:45

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Place the nssm.exe file in a folder, which is already on your PATH variable

Use echo %PATH% or set PATH on the CLI to find out the folders.

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Place into C:\Programs\nssm and then add this folder to your PATH env variable:

setx PATH "%PATH%;C:\Programs\nssm" /M

For usage, consult the manual: CLI and GUI

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