cmd-mods

A simple guide to install and configure software that will help regain cmd its purpose by giving it Linux terminal like abilities.

Core Tools

1. Cmder (Clink + GitForWindows Variant)
2. Hyper (Optional)

Configuration

1. Install Cmder in a top-level folder like C:\Cmder.
2. Replace C:\Cmder\vendor\init.bat with the custom init.bat file provided in this repo. This removes items which cause infinite loops when trying to add Cmder to cmd start-up.
3. Open Regedit and navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Command Processor
4. Add String Value with key: AutoRun and value: "%CMDER_ROOT%\vendor\init.bat" with quotes. Make sure this is of REG_SZ type.
5. Try opening cmd and if all goes well you should see a λ symbol in your console window!
6. Optional: Install Hyper or use Cmder's terminal.

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