How can I open a fully-working Windows 7 command prompt with AutoHotkey?

Sunday, November 11, 2018

I'm running AutoHotkey 1.0.48.05 on Windows 7 (64 bit).

I'd like CTRL-ALT-T to open the command prompt (such that it has the same Path / capabilities as when I open the command prompt manually).

This is what I have so far:

^!t::
    Run, cmd /k
Return

This successfully opens the command prompt, but it doesn't seem to have the %PATH% variable that I'd have if I go to Start > Run ... > cmd.exe.

For example, if I do CTRL-ALT-T and then type "java", I get:

'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

But if I use the Start > Run method, java works.

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