cmdprompt

How can I shorten the path of a DOS prompt?

My path on my DOS prompt is ridiculously long. How can I shorten this?

C:\RUBY\Ruby_Practice\prep-work-master\coding-test-2\practice-problems\spec>
Solution

  • Right-click on My Computer|Properties. Then from the Advanced Tab, click Environment Variables, then add a new User Variable called PROMPT and set it to $p$_$+$g.

    http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ABetterPROMPTForCMDEXEOrCoolPromptEnvironmentVariablesAndANiceTransparentMultiprompt.aspx