Windows 8.1 and CD command in Command Line

Question

I run command line of Windows 8.1 as Admin. I'm trying change disk from C:\ to D:.

My command:

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As you can see CD can change only in current (C:) disk. How can I move to D?

I looked for disk D properties and there Admin have all access to all activity:

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`cd` never changed the current drive unless you also specify the `/d` parameter. run `cd /?` to see details — , Apr 23 '14 at 07:13
The issue is not specific to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 and has already been raised here: [How to change current working directory using a batch file](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5138507/how-to-change-current-working-directory-using-a-batch-file) — Andriy M, Apr 23 '14 at 08:04
to simply change to the current directory of another drive, type only the drive letter and colon. Example: `i:` followed by pressing ENTER will place you in the currently directory of your i-drive. — gerryLowry, Jan 13 '15 at 21:18

score 13 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 23 '14 at 07:13

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each drive has its own concept of the current directory. CD changes the current directory, and if you specify a drive letter, it changes the current directory of that drive, rather than (by default) the current drive.

If you want to change the current directory of a different drive, and switch the current drive to that drive also, you use /d:

CD /d D:\

answered Apr 23 '14 at 07:13

Damien_The_Unbeliever

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IMHO, one of the most annoying things about `cmd`. But that's how it has worked since drive letters were introduced in DOS ~30 years ago. – user3553031 Apr 23 '14 at 07:16
Thanks you sir... it worked. It worked even without last "\" character. – Mr. Noddy Apr 12 '18 at 05:12

Windows 8.1 and CD command in Command Line

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