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How do I change ConEmu settings such that always when I open it, it will start the cmd as a directory of my chooseing instead of the concmu folder?

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In addition to the answer by Bruno Pereira.

1) Another way - create new task with "cmd" in Commands (if not already created) and add following into "Gui args" field of task properties, and choose this task on startup page (radio "Specified named task")

/dir "FullPathToDir"

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2) One more example - run shell like (Startup -> Command line)

cmd "-cur_console:d:C:\Users\Maks"

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the problem is that tasks don't run when I start conemu. – Nick Ginanto Oct 2 '12 at 9:57
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Not true. You may choose any named task for startup on "Startup" page. – Maximus Oct 2 '12 at 10:26
I get a command group is empty! error when I add the /dir PATH to task parameters – Nick Ginanto Oct 2 '12 at 10:40
So? You get a message from program. Why not to make it "not empty"? Add "cmd" to the task command. PS. If message is not clear - suggest your own text. – Maximus Oct 2 '12 at 11:21
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Second approach is much better as it's simpler and doesn't open PowerShell! – Piotr Sobczyk Apr 28 at 18:30
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Just edit your startup shortcut adding the /Dir option as such:

ConEmu /Dir <path to desired directory>

Or on the shortcut properties change the Start in: path to something that fancies you

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Open settings:

  1. Startup/Tasks
  2. Create new task
  3. In the first box put a name, e.g. Console
  4. In the third box copy this: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe -cur_console:d:D:/
  5. Go to Startup and select the task from the "specified named task" menu.

Restart

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how do I write a folder path which contains space? – Nick Ginanto Feb 23 at 15:39
have you tried to quote the path with " ? – user201747 Feb 23 at 15:47
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In the task window, as in the top answer, use the following:

/dir %HOMEPATH%

instead of a direct path to your home folder.

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