DOS prompt

[Econdy]

I know that the ' cd ' is used to change directories in DOS mode in Windows XP.  Is it possible to set the DOS command window to start with a different prompt to that in which it opens currently? If it currently opens with C:\Documents and Settings\Owner_ how can this be permanently set to open with C:\ _ ?

Thanks and kind regards

[gpl]

Create a shortcut, with the target being
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /K cd  /d c:\

If you leave off the c:\ at the end and put the shortcut in your Send To folder, you can right click on a folder in Explorer and select Send To | shortcut name and a dos window will open with that drive and folder as the current drive and folder

Graham

[Econdy]

Having created the required desktop shortcut, leaving out the end c:\,   I transferred it to the 'Send To' folder in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.   I opened Explorer from Start---Run ---explorer---OK.   Then I right clicked on my Java folder to access the Send To sub-menu option.  The pop-up menu froze for 3 to 5 minutes when the Send To sub-option was selected, but no sub-menu choice appeared this time. I'd be most grateful for your further kind help, if possible.
Thanks again.

[BC_Programmer]

if you want it on the send-to menu, you should create a small batch file with this content:

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@echo off
cmd /D /K "%1"


place the batch file in your "send to" folder, and give it a name such as "command prompt here"
it should work now.


However, you might also want to investigate this:


http://www.petri.co.il/add_command_prompt_here_shortcut_to_windows_explorer.htm

[Econdy]

Just like to thank you for your most kind help.  The freezing of the PC has stopped when selecting the Send To sub-option.  The expected sub-menu choice appeared this time.  This will make my Java lessons more interesting. Thanks again

[Econdy]

Although the batch file worked perfectly on a standby PC, it did not remedy the problem on another PC. On this other PC the pop-up menu freezes for up to 5 minutes when the Send To sub-option is selected after right clicking an icon, even on the desktop.  I am greatful for the help and would most appreciate further help/suggestions to understand the cause of this ongoing problem.  Thanks again and kind regards.