Git setup for Windows

These instructions are to set up Git on a personal Windows computer.

1. Download 64-bit Git for Windows Setup from https://git-scm.com/downloads/win
2. Run the installer. You will keep the default options, except for the following:

• On the Choosing the default editor for Git screen, I recommend that you pick an editor that you are somewhat familiar with, like Notepad.

  

• On the Adjusting the name of the initial branch in new repositories screen, select the bottom option:

  

Leave the remaining options set to their defaults. When done, return to the Git Configuration section in the Git install lab.