2009-04-19

Open command prompt using right click on a folder (windows tweak)

Modify the Registry with a Script

To add the Command Prompt command to the shortcut menu:

 

Copy the following text to a file named Cmdhere.reg (between the asterisks):

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\OpenNew]

@="Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\OpenNew\Command]

@="cmd.exe /k cd %1"

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Save the Cmdhere.reg file.

Double-click the Cmdhere.reg file to automatically add the registry entries.

 

APPLIES TO

Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

 

Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320148

 

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