How to Update Git on Windows
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Update
git
to the Latest Version on Windows -
Find the
git
Version in Windows -
Update
git
for 2.14.1 and Earlier Versions -
Update
git
for Versions2.14.2
to2.16.1
-
Update
git
for2.16.1
and Later Versions
Git is a free and open-source version control system designed to handle projects quickly and efficiently. Use this tool on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
This article will show how to update the git tool from different versions to the latest version on Windows.
Update git
to the Latest Version on Windows
There are different ways to update git to the latest version on Windows. First of all, find the current version installed on your computer.
You can then update the git tool to the latest version by choosing the appropriate method.
Find the git
Version in Windows
To find out the current git version, open a command prompt. Type git --version
and press enter
. You will see your current git version.
You can apply the following methods according to your version.
Update git
for 2.14.1 and Earlier Versions
If the git version is 2.14.1 or earlier, follow the below steps.
- Uninstall the current git.
- Download the latest git from the official website and install it.
Update git
for Versions 2.14.2
to 2.16.1
If your Git version is between 2.14.2 and 2.16.1, do the following.
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Open a command prompt.
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Use the
git update
command. -
You can check the new version with the
git --version
command.
Update git
for 2.16.1
and Later Versions
If your Git version is 2.16.1 or later, follow the steps below.
-
Open a command prompt.
-
Use the
git update-git-for-windows
command. -
You can check the new version with the
git --version
command.
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