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command prompt default directory

Is there a way to change the default directory of the command prompt?

Currently, when I go run>cmd..

it starts in c:\documents and settings\my username

Same with if I use the vs.net cmd prompt.

I'd like to change it to something more specific so when I go to the cmd
prompt, I don't have to navigate to a bunch of directories above, to find my
projects folder.

Thanks.
Nov 15 '05 #1
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Robert,

create a shortcut to cmd.exe on the desktop and right-click -> properties.

Change the 'Start In' field to the location of your choice.

Steven

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Is there a way to change the default directory of the command prompt?

Currently, when I go run>cmd..

it starts in c:\documents and settings\my username

Same with if I use the vs.net cmd prompt.

I'd like to change it to something more specific so when I go to the cmd
prompt, I don't have to navigate to a bunch of directories above, to find my projects folder.

Thanks.

Nov 15 '05 #2
Okay thanks, that helps a lot.
Nov 15 '05 #3

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