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Change Default CMD prompt directory?

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by aaronswat1

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I am trying to figure out how to change the default directory on a command prompt in XP Professional.
It is automatically set to "C:\Docmuents and Settings\User Name>" I would like to set the default directory to just plain C:

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by nettek

Right click on the start menu, and select Explore.
Navigate to "documents and settings\username\start menu\programs\accessories.
Right click on the CMD shortcut, and select Properties.
Under the Shortcut tab, change the "Start in" setting to c:\.
You will have to repeat this for each user you want to change.

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