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Command prompt problem

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by schmelz, 2005/08/11.

  1. 2005/08/11
    schmelz Lifetime Subscription

    schmelz Inactive Thread Starter

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    When I type in cmd or cmd.exe in the run box I get the following.
    C:\documents and settings\ my name>

    What does it take to get just the drive letter?

    Thanks,
    Schmelz
     
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    Dcrypter

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    What exactly are you trying to do?
    are you trying to get a prompt that goes to root "C:\ "

    You can simpily type "c:" and hit enter
     
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    PeteC

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    No - you have it wrong there .....

    At C:\documents and settings\ my name> type in cd\ this will get you to the root directory.

    At the C:\> prompt type in D: to get to the root of Drive D and so on.
     
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    Top Dog

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    CMD prompt changes

    If you are really asking how to CHANGE the prompt format then you will probably have to create a new PROMPT registry entry in -->

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\
    Environment]

    Look here for further instructions -->

    http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1252/

    added: I also just noticed that my X-Setup Pro will allow modifying the command prompt. There are likely other utilities, also.

    Good Luck
    Top Dog
     
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    maggie

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    Right click the shortcut- go to properties (or icon in the start menu) and under start enter C:\
    I also use the Cmdhere Powertoy for XP so you can rightclick different folders and start the command.
     
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