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.
On windows 7: 

1. Do a search for "cmd" on your Windows computer
	2. right-click cmd and left click "Pin to start menu" (Alternatively, right-click cmd - click copy and then paste to your desktop )
	3. right-click the cmd in your start menu or on your desktop (depending on choice 2 above) - left click properties
	4. inside the "start in" text box paste the location of your default start directory
	5. Press Apply and OK

Every time you click on the cmd in your start menu or your desktop shortcut, the CMD will open in your default location