How to download and install latest version of GIT on Windows

Here’s a quick and clear guide to download and install the latest version of Git on Windows:

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✅ Step-by-Step: Download & Install Git on Windows

1. Download Git

1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to the official Git website:
   https://git-scm.com
3. Click the “Download for Windows” button.
   The site automatically gives you the latest stable version for Windows.

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2. Run the Installer

1. Open the downloaded file (e.g., Git-2.xx.x-64-bit.exe).
2. If Windows asks for permission, click Yes.

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3. Follow the Setup Wizard (Recommended Options)

Most users can keep the default settings. Key recommended choices:

✔ Select Components

• Keep everything checked (default is fine).
• Optionally uncheck “Additional icons” if you don’t want desktop shortcuts.

✔ Choose the Default Editor

• Default is Vim, but you can choose:
  • Notepad++
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Any editor you prefer

✔ Adjust PATH Environment

Choose:

• “Git from the command line and also from 3rd-party software” (recommended)

✔ HTTPS Backend

• Use bundled OpenSSL (recommended)

✔ Line Ending Conversion

• Checkout Windows-style, commit Unix-style (recommended for most projects)

✔ Terminal Emulator

• Use MinTTY (recommended)
  → This opens the nicer “Git Bash” terminal instead of the Windows Command Prompt.

✔ Default Behavior of git pull

• Default (fast-forward or merge) is fine for beginners.

✔ Credential Manager

• Enable Git Credential Manager
  → Helps with saving GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket login.

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4. Complete Installation

Click Install, wait for it to finish, then click Finish.

If you select “Launch Git Bash”, it will open immediately.

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5. Verify Installation

Open Git Bash or Command Prompt and run:

git --version

You should see the installed version displayed.