Open command windows here (DOS is Here)

It would be very handy if you can open a dos command window in the folder that you are currently borrowing by right click the folder icon. Windows 7 does provide this function, but it is kind of “hidden”. You have to press the Shift key, in the meantime, right click the folder icon, you will see the “secret” option “Open command windows here”.

How about Windows XP?

No, no secret option here, however, you can use registry key. Here is the code:

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\DosHere]
@="Open command windows here"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\DosHere\command]
@="C:\\windows\\SYSTEM32\\cmd.exe /k cd \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\DosHere]
@="Open command windows here"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\DosHere\command]
@="C:\\windows\\SYSTEM32\\cmd.exe /k cd \"%1\""

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Copy and paste to your notepad; save it as a .reg file; then double click the file to import it to the registry table.

That’s it! You'll get this:

Enjoy!

If you don't like it, here is the uninstall code:

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\DosHere]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\DosHere]

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Save it as a .reg file and run it. Just be sure you run it as an Administrator.