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

Question

When one opens command prompt, it automatically opens to some file
c:\whateverfile >

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

Thanks

to open always in the new directory without having to retype cd whatevernewfile everytime =)

Answer 1

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".

Answer 2

type cd (then whatver)
(i.e. cd d:\)