| Step one: Copy the directory to the clipboard |
1. Open Windows explorer
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2. Highlight the directory path by keying Alt-d or clicking the Address field once.
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3. Copy the path by keying Ctrl-c or right-clicking and selecting Copy.
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| Step two: Create a new shortcut |
4. Right click in your script directory and selct "New shortcut". Make sure you click in an empty space in the large pane on the right side.
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5. Type the command line program name ("cmd") in the location field.
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6. The next screen resolves the name to the executable. Replace the default "cmd.exe" with the nicer to read "Shell". Click "Finish".
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| Step three: Change the "start in" property |
7. Right-click the new icon and select Properties.
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8. Highlight the "Start in" field by keying Tab, keying Alt-s, or clicking on the field once.
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9. Paste the directory path copied in step one by keying Ctrl-v or right-clicking and selecting Paste. Click OK.
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10. Double-click on the Shell icon to start a local shell.
Hint: if you have installed perl, use the command "perl -v" to see if it is installed correctly. If so, the "v" switch will return the version of your installation.)
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