Changing default startup directory for command prompt in Windows 7

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 1

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.