If you want to use the cd command to switch drives and change to a specific folder at the same time, you must include the parameter. Without this switch, the command will "remember" the new path for the C drive, but your terminal will stay on your current drive. Command: cd /D C:\Windows
cd C:
The cd (Change Directory) command is primarily designed to move within a directory tree. However, to jump from one drive to another (e.g., from D: to C:), you must explicitly tell the command that you are changing drives as well as directories. cd to c drive
cd C:
| Command | Result | | :--- | :--- | | c: | Switches to the C drive, landing in the last accessed folder on that drive. | | cd C: | (From another drive) Does nothing visible. Shows/sets the path for C: but doesn't switch to it. | | cd /d C: | Switches to the C drive instantly. | | cd /d C:\Windows | Switches to the C drive and navigates directly to the Windows folder. | If you want to use the cd command