diff --git a/.github/workflows/test_different_operating_systems.yml b/.github/workflows/test_different_operating_systems.yml
index e784c9ca3..00e387ac4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test_different_operating_systems.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test_different_operating_systems.yml
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ jobs:
         if: ${{ matrix.os }} == 'windows-latest'
         shell: bash
         run: |
-          PATH=$(printf '%s\n' "$PATH" | grep -vi '/git/usr/bin' | paste -sd: -)
+          PATH=$(printf '%s' "$PATH" | tr ':' $'\n' | grep -vi '/git/usr/bin' | paste -sd: -)
           export PATH
 
       - name: Run Soft Deletion Tests