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Asked: 2026-06-08T22:36:49+00:00

While making some configurations to include JAVA_HOME in the environment, I created the file

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While making some configurations to include JAVA_HOME in the environment, I created the file .bash_profile, updated it with JAVA_HOME and PATH variables. While updating the PATH variable, I forgot to include PATH: in the command EXPORT PATH='PATH:/usr/... . Then, I ran the command source /.bash_profile and it messed up everything. Now I cannot find the basic commands too in the PATH and shows error in commands like vi , ls etc.

I now want everything to be restored back to the previous state. Please helm me !

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  1. Editorial Team

    You probably wanted your .bash_profile to look like this:

    export PATH="$PATH:/another/path/to/something"

    this will append your new path to the existing one (The $ substitutes a variable name with its contents). Also, I recommend using the file ~/.bashrc for values to be loaded at every bash invocation. (Be sure to make a backup)

    So, have you tried turning it on and off? After logging in again, your PATH should look normal.

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