change CMD default start folder

[tim]

I have machines that work fine and others that dont.
Meaning when i start the command box (cmd) the default
folder is c:\ and the ones i want to fix start in
C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\.
At what point in the install does this setting take place?
I know i can manually fix this by adding homepath in the
variables for the user, but i shouldnt have to...
I am just wondering where i am screwing up in my installs.

 

[Gary Smith]

I have machines that work fine and others that dont.
Meaning when i start the command box (cmd) the default
folder is c:\ and the ones i want to fix start in
C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\.
At what point in the install does this setting take place?
I know i can manually fix this by adding homepath in the
variables for the user, but i shouldnt have to...
I am just wondering where i am screwing up in my installs.

Do all of these machines have the same service packs and patches
installed? I think I recall reading that one of them changed the default
HOMEPATH setting.

 

[Tim]

You the man!
It was the hotfix Q824141 that was the trouble maker.
Removing this returned it to normal...after fixing some
startup errors that removing it created..but i fixed them
by reinstalling SP4

 

[Dave Patrick]

Set the shortcut's "Start in:" directory as desired

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

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| I have machines that work fine and others that dont.
| Meaning when i start the command box (cmd) the default
| folder is c:\ and the ones i want to fix start in
| C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\.
| At what point in the install does this setting take place?
| I know i can manually fix this by adding homepath in the
| variables for the user, but i shouldnt have to...
| I am just wondering where i am screwing up in my installs.