Defining a different PROMPT setting when opening a DOS window

[D.A. Tsenuf]

When I open a DOS window with the RUN command using either CMD or COMMAND,
the PROMPT is set to $P
I would like it to default to
PROMPT $P$_

Where can one change such settings ?

 

[Manny Borges]

Sure thing.

R-click my computer and go to properties.

click advanced tab

click envirn variables button

add a new system variable called prompt with a value of $p$_


All set.
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Manny Borges
MCSE NT4-2003 (+ Security)
MCT, Certified Cheese Master

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-- Marty Feldman

 

[gls858]

When I open a DOS window with the RUN command using either CMD or COMMAND,
the PROMPT is set to $P
I would like it to default to
PROMPT $P$_

Where can one change such settings ?

see if this helps. Watch for line wrap.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/cmd.mspx

gls858

 

[Wesley Vogel]

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session
Manager\Environment
PROMPT

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Edit the Command Processor\Autorun key: Use this as an example:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autoruncmd.htm