How to change the default directory of PowerShell in Anaconda Navigator?

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I am using Anaconda Navigator version 1.9.12 for Windows 7, along with Python 3.7.6. I installed this recently to study Pytorch.

In order to free up space in my C:\ drive, I created my main Pytorch folder in my D:\ drive at the address of :

D:\Pytorch_folder\Pytorch

However, every single time I open up Powershell Prompt through Anaconda, the default directory is always:

C:\Users\Administrator

Which happens to be the %HOMEPATH% environment variable. I've tried many suggestions in this question, including changing the default start directory through "Properties". I know I can access my folder using cd command, but it is annoying to do so every time.

Is there a way to change default directory for Powershell in Anaconda Navigator?

I'm not sure I understand what you mean, why do you want to change the default location? — AMC, Apr 18 '20 at 23:48

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 18 '20 at 15:32

A simple fix that I found:

Go to C:\Users\YOUR_USER_NAME\Documents or whatever your default Document folder is. Then, create a directory, if it doesn't exist already, called WindowsPowerShell.

Inside, create a new file called profile.ps1.

Inside the file, type in this line of code:

Set-Location "YOUR_FILE_PATH"

Save the file, and restart the PowerShell interface.

Your default directory will be changed.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 18 '20 at 13:18

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Changing the path to D:/ drive is one way. If that does not work, try re-installing, I know this sounds time-consuming, but I have faced a similar issue time and again.

answered Apr 18 '20 at 13:18

Haimantika Mitra

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So you mean reinstalling the entire Anaconda? – Aarony Jamesys Apr 18 '20 at 14:01
How **exactly** do I change the path to **D:/** drive though? Is it just what I did...changing the startup directory? – Aarony Jamesys Apr 18 '20 at 14:02
Yes. Since that did not work, you might have to reinstall. – Haimantika Mitra Apr 18 '20 at 14:14

How to change the default directory of PowerShell in Anaconda Navigator?

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