How do I change the initial directory in the command prompt?

When one opens command prompt, it automatically opens to some file

c:\whateverfile %26gt;



how would I make the command prompt open to a different file?



ThanksHow do I change the initial directory in the command prompt?
If you're always going to be opening it from the Start menu, right click on the Command Prompt icon and pick ';properties';. Put the directory you want it to default to under ';start in';.How do I change the initial directory in the command prompt?
type cd (then whatver)

(i.e. cd d:\)