How to change the startup directory:

Click on Start menu select run type regedit [Enter] or click OK.
Navigate to the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor

Single click the entry titled: Command Processor to empty its contents in to the right pane.
In the right pane, double click the entry titled: Autorun
Double click the Autorun entry.
Place the actual path that you would like the command prompt to start at in to the “Value data:” text box.
Exit the Windows Registry.
Example: To set the Startup Directory at: cd\ OR C:\Windows, enter CD /d C:\Windows in the Value data text box.

Note: If the Autorun entry is not present, create a new string. Here’s how:

Right click an empty area of the right pane.
Select New>> String value
Name the new string value: Autorun
Continue with Step #5 above.

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