Windows xp – How to change the default color of the Command Prompt?

I want to change the color scheme of the command prompt in Windows, ideally a default of 0a (green color on black background).

How can I change this?

Solution:

Open a Command Prompt, click the icon (top-left), select Properties.

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Choose Colors, adjust to taste. It will ask you if you want to save the colour for future settings – choose yes.

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