Open a DOS Prompt in Specific Folder

I use the Windows command prompt a lot and have always wondered if you could open it in a specific folder from Windows Explorer. To save myself all that tedious mucking about changing directories (cd \, cd .., long file names urghhh) once the command prompt was open. After digging about a bit today I’ve hit on a fabulous way of doing it. Here’s how:

Navigate to your folder of choice in Windows Explorer

Choosing a Folder in Windows Explorer

Choosing a Folder in Windows Explorer

Type CMD into Windows Explorer address bar

Type CMD into the address bar

Type CMD into the address bar

Enjoy your DOS prompt window goodness

DOS Prompt Window Goodies

DOS Prompt Window Goodies