JSI Tip 7857. How do I get 'Start / Run / CMD / OK' to open at the root of the C: drive, or any other folder?

In tip 2373, we learned about the CMD processor AutoRun registry Value Name.

To use the AutoRun Value Name to open the CMD window at a specified folder, like C:, set this string (REG_SZ) data type to:

CD /D C:

NOTE: This setting will become effective immediately if configured at HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftCommand Processor.

NOTE: If you configure the AutoRun Value Name at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftCommand Processor only, a restart is required.

NOTE: If you require a more complex setting, that makes use of environment variables, and/or requires multiple commands, set the AutoRun Value Name to the full path of a batch file that contains the commands.