Error while using Git on windows 7

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I have downloaded and installed the Git setup on Windows 7. But whenever I try to create/clone or init a new repo, it generates the following error.

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

Can anyone please suggest me that what possibly is it asking for ?

ColinE · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-08 05:56:21Z

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You need to add the folder which contains the git executable to your Windows Path

answered Jun 8, 2012 at 5:56

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shah khan Over a year ago

I just tried what you suggested but it still doesn't work. Earlier when I installed git on Windows XP, it was automatically added to the path but now on Windows 7, i don't understand.

VonC · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-08 06:41:02Z

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With msysgit, you need to launch a special shell, through <path/to/msysgit>/git-cmd.bat.
That will take care of the PATH for you.

And of you need git for interacting with GitHub repositories, don't forget windows.github.com.
It also include an msysgit distribution and set the PATH correctly as well.

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Adam Dymitruk · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-08 11:46:36Z

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If you use the bash provided with MSysGit, you shouldn't have this problem.

answered Jun 8, 2012 at 11:46

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