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When, using "run command", I boot the DOS emulator, the directory selected is
"C:\docum~1\NAME". How can I determine the directory chosen by "run
command"?

Thanks in advance!
 
When, using "run command", I boot the DOS emulator, the directory selected is
"C:\docum~1\NAME". How can I determine the directory chosen by "run
command"?

Thanks in advance!
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Go to the shortcut to the Command Prompt:-

Start|Programs|Accessories|Command Prompt

Righr click on the shortcut and select "Properties"

Select the "Shortcut" tab if not already selected

Look for the "Start in" item (near middle) and insert in there the
path to the directory you want it to start in.
 
Why are you using Command.com? Unless you want to actually run a 16-bit
DOS program you shouldn't be using Command.com at all, you should be
using the 32-bit command line interpreter (Cmd.exe). By default
Command.com opens in user's Documents and Settings folder (8.3 shortname
"C:\docum~1\NAME"). You can change the default by editing the working
directory in the Command.com file properties.

John
 
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