some tweak maybe not everyone knew...

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lisztfr

"Drag to avoid typing: When your command acts on a file or folder
(such as the 'attrib.exe' and 'compact.exe' commands described below),
generally you must type the path to that folder after the command (if
the folder name isn't already to the left of the prompt). You can save
typing time by doing a little dragging-and-dropping. First, type the
desired name into the command window, followed by a space. Next, open
Windows Explorer or any folder window and select the file or folder you
need. Finally, drag the file or folder from Explorer into the command
window. Windows then types the path for you. If your command needs a
second file name (like the 'fc' file-compare command), type another
space, and drag and drop a second file or folder in the window. For
another way to save on typing, see my description of the 'doskey.exe'
command below."


http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,121786,00.asp

if so, the combination of doskey and explorer is better as expected;

backround : trying to replace original windows me "doskey" with
doskey18; windows
will ever start with it's own doskey, -one can install doskey18 upon
it, btw

laurent h
 
Cool! I use DOS everyday and this built-in freeware is something I never
knew about. Not sure when I'd use it though, I usually rely on the "Open
Command Window Here" power toy instead.
 

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