How to set the working directory of a command in a Windows batch file?

Question

Let\'s say I have these commands:

Prog1.exe
D:\\SomeDir\\Prog2.exe
Prog3.exe

Now, say for the second line, I would like the working directo

Answer 1

You could use the cd command (help with cd /?) with the %~dp0, batch file path, variable.

Prog1.exe
cd D:\SomeDir
Prog2.exe
cd %~dp0
Prog3.exe

For a complete list of %~ modifiers see call /? or for /? help.

However, I only add this as to provide a more complete answer on Stack Overflow. I would RECOMMEND using jeb's solution above.