Question: How do I change default startup directory for command prompt in Windows 7?

I usually do the following to start command prompt from C:\

```

  WIN-R (Run Prompt)
  cmd /K cd C:\

```

I want to do the following to start command prompt from C:\

```

  WIN-R (Run Prompt)
  cmd

```

Answer: 
Make a shortcut pointing to cmd.exe somwhere (e.g. desktop) then right-click on the copy and select "properties". Navigate to the "Shortcut" menu and change the "Start in:" directory.
I think the easiest way is to make a `cmd` shortcut, then change the shortcut's *"Start in"* directory to the one you want to start with.

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