Command prompt reset, how-to

[Guest]

Whoever configured my PC, has set the command prompt thusly "C:\Documents and
Settings\Owner>". How can I reset it to be just the C:\? Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Hi CEC4,

You can alter the starting directory for the Command Prompt shortcut that is
in Programs>Accessories by right-clicking on it, selecting
Properties>Shortcut tab and editing the "Start in" field to reflect the
preferred directory (eg., C:\), Apply then OK



Regards,

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Try this...

Right click the Desktop | New | Shortcut |
Paste this in the location box:

%SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe

Click Next | Click Finish |

Right click the new cmd.exe shortcut | Properties |
In the Start in box replace %windir% with C:\ |
Click Apply | Click OK

Double click the new shortcut and you should see.............

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\>

You can also change the Start in for the cmd shortcut located under
Accessories on the Start Menu.

Right click the cmd shortcut | Properties | Type: C:\ in the Start in
box

HOW TO: Set the Command Processor Appearance in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309019

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

In addition:

How to change the default startup directory for Command Prompt?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autoruncmd.htm

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Whoever configured my PC, has set the command prompt thusly "C:\Documents and
Settings\Owner>". How can I reset it to be just the C:\? Thanks.