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.