Change command prompt default directory


  1. gogreen
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    64-bit Windows 10 Home ver.1607
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    Change command prompt default directory


    How do I change the command prompt's default directory in Windows 10? I see instructions in Sevenforums to do this in Windows 7 but not in Windows 10. Will the Windows 7 instructions work in Windows 10?
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  3. topgundcp
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    Linux Mint 20.1 Win10Prox64
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    It would be the same. Create a shortcut and type: cmd /K cd:\C
    will default to C:\

    or take a look at this post:
    Windows 10 post install tips or bugs - Page 2 - Windows 10 Forums
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  4. gogreen
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    64-bit Windows 10 Home ver.1607
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    Thanks, topgundcp. I had to work a bit on the syntax , but it worked! This worked for me:

    cmd /K cd C:\Users\[my selected user name]
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