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Old 08-11-2004, 06:33 AM   #1
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changing the prompt in ms-dos

I'm trying to use ms-dos in xp pro to install mysql and need to enter the following
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C:\mysql\bin>mysqld-opt
but am stuck with the prompt like this
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C:\Documents and Settings\ctam>
I thought I could use cd in some form to get to just the C:\ but have had no luck.
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Old 08-11-2004, 07:14 AM   #2
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Just type:

cd C:\mysql\bin

and then after hitting enter type:

mysqld-opt
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Old 08-11-2004, 07:47 AM   #3
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cd \ will take you to the root of the drive.
cd .. will go up one directory.
cd /? will give you help for the cd command.

Follow DragonNOA1's advice and it will get you there.
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Old 08-11-2004, 09:20 AM   #4
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thanks very much.
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