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title: Installing git (Win/msysgit)
description: How to install git on Windows
categories: windows
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Installing git on windows is a fairly straightforward process.  To begin, download the latest version of [msysgit](http://code.google.com/p/msysgit/).

_This guide was written with Git-1.6.5.1-preview20091022.exe, newer versions may differ._

For each step we will use the default options.  It is advisable that you do not use PuTTY if the installer gives you that option.  GitHub only provides support for openssh.

After you have completed installation you will need to [generate an SSH keypair](/msysgit-key-setup) and [set your local git config](/git-email-settings).

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![Installin'](http://img.skitch.com/20100125-knmcqg7d9dqsxbk13iityyrxji.jpg)
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