DOS

Mapping drives

Map logical drives : subst n: c:\some\dir . To unmap a drive, type subst n: /d.

Map network drives : net use n: \\computername\somedir

Setx

setx is used to set an environment variable permanently. E.g.

setx PATH c:\python23;c:\tcl\bin

External links

console - free Windows console window enhancement. Console features include: multiple tabs, text editor-like text selection, different background types, alpha and color-key transparency, configurable font, different window styles
Windows Tips - contains a selection of tips.

Author:  Mark Carter
Created: 03-Jun-2009
Updated: 22-Nov-2010