The error ‘git’ is not recognized as an internal or external command happens when the system can’t find the Git program. This usually means Git isn’t installed, or its location isn’t added to the system’s PATH. This error indicates that the git command isn’t available in the terminal or command prompt.
The most common cause is not adding Git to the system’s PATH during installation. Also, if the command prompt was open during installation, it may need restarting to recognize Git.
In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Re-Open Command Prompt
If you’ve installed Git but it’s not working in the command prompt, close and reopen it. The command prompt doesn’t update settings automatically while open, so reopening it loads the new Git path, making Git commands work.
2. Use the Git installation GUI to add the GIT path to Variables
Using the Git installation GUI to add Git to your system’s PATH allows Git commands to work in any terminal. Select “Use Git from the Windows Command Prompt” during installation to automatically set this up, avoiding manual setup and ensuring Git runs properly.
- Press Windows key + R, type “appwiz.cpl“, and press Enter to open Programs and Features.
- Find Git, right-click it, and select Uninstall. Follow the instructions to remove Git.
Uninstall your current Git version - Restart your computer.
- Visit this link to download the latest Git version for Windows. If it doesn’t start automatically, select your OS bit version.
Downloading the Git installation executable - Run the installer, keep default settings, and ensure to select Use Git from Windows Command Prompt.
Select Use Git from the Windows Command Prompt - Proceed with the installation and click Install.
Installing Git for Windows - After installation, restart your computer to use Git commands in Windows Command Prompt.
3. Add the variable PATH manually
By Manually adding Git to the system’s PATH tells your computer where Git is installed, ensuring git commands work. This is needed if the PATH wasn’t set during installation or was removed. Add Git’s install folder to PATH, then restart the terminal to apply changes.
- Press Windows key + R, type “sysdm.cpl“, and press Enter to open the System Properties menu.
Run dialog: sysdm.cpl - Go to the Advanced tab and click on Environment Variables.
Go to the Advanced tab and click on Environment Variables - In the Environment Variables menu, under System variables, select Path, then click Edit.
Go to System Variables, select Path and click the Edit button - In the Edit environment variables window, click New and add C:\Program Files\Git\cmd. Press Enter.
Click on New and paste the git.exe’s location - Click OK to save changes.
- Open a CMD window and type “git”.
Git terminal error is now resolved
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Table of Contents
- Understanding the ‘git not recognized’ Error
- Possible Causes
- Let’s Fix It
- Solution 1: Install or Reinstall Git
- Solution 2: Manually Add Git to PATH
- Solution 3: Use System Repair Software
Understanding the ‘git not recognized’ Error
Encountering the ‘git is not recognized as an internal or external command’ error can be frustrating when trying to execute Git commands on your system. This error typically occurs when the Git executable is not found in your system’s PATH environment variable. The PATH variable is a list of directories where the operating system looks for executable files to run commands and programs. If Git is not in this list, your system will not know where to find the Git commands.
Possible Causes
- Git is not installed on your system.
- The Git executable path is not added to the PATH environment variable.
- An incorrect path is set in the PATH variable for Git, perhaps due to a faulty installation or an update overriding settings.
Let’s Fix It
Solution 1: Install or Reinstall Git
Installation of Git is the primary step in setting up your system for Git commands.
- Download Git from the official Git website.
- Run the downloaded installer for Git.
- During installation, ensure that you choose the option to add Git to your system PATH.
- Complete the installation process and restart your computer.
Notes: Selecting the option to add Git to PATH during installation is crucial. This is usually the default option but should be confirmed for a successful installation. This method is easy and provides a fresh start, especially if the existing Git installation is corrupt.
Solution 2: Manually Add Git to PATH
If Git is already installed but not recognized, this usually means that Git’s path is not included in the PATH environment variable.
- Locate the Git executable file on your computer. By default, it’s often installed in
C:\Program Files\Git\binon Windows. - Right-click on ‘My Computer’ or ‘This PC’ on your desktop or in File Explorer, and select ‘Properties’.
- Click on the ‘Advanced system settings’ link.
- In the System Properties window, click on ‘Environment Variables’.
- In the Environment Variables window, under the ‘System variables’ section, find and select the ‘Path’ variable and click ‘Edit’.
- Click the ‘New’ button and add the path to the Git executable (e.g.,
C:\Program Files\Git\bin). - Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close all the dialog boxes.
- Open a new command prompt window and type
git --versionto check if Git is now recognized.
The following output should confirm Git is recognized:
$ git --version $ git version 2.35.1.windows.2Notes: This solution allows you to correct the PATH variable without needing to reinstall Git. However, it requires precision in finding the correct Git path and updating the PATH variable without introducing errors.
Solution 3: Use System Repair Software
System repair tools can automatically fix errors with environment variables and paths.
- Download and install a system repair tool that can fix path and environmental variables. (Be sure to choose software from a reputable source to avoid further complications.)
- Run the tool and select the option to scan and fix environment/path errors.
- Follow any additional instructions provided by the software to correct the PATH variable.
- Once completed, restart your computer, and try running Git commands again.
Notes: While system repair softwares can be effective at fixing various system issues inclusively environment variables, they might also adjust settings you are unaware of, leading to unexpected changes in your system’s configuration.
I’m guessing this has something to do with:
«git_command: a path to your git binary if it’s not in the $PATH available to Python (you’ll get an error message if you need to set this)», so I tried to followed the comment in git.sublime-settings
// if present, use this command instead of plain "git"
// e.g. "/Users/kemayo/bin/git" or "C:\bin\git.exe"
I use Windows 7, and as far as I know the git binary is located at
C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git.exe
I also followed your wiki to the point where I copy the Git.sublime-settings from the Git folder to the User folder, but seems neither «C:\bin\git.exe», or in my case «C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git.exe» gives a invalid escape error. I tried JSON escaping with \ but still get the same error when testing git commands:
‘git’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Any ideas what I’m missing?
Привет, начал изучать git. Я установил его и в cmd.exe команда git —help работает, но в терминале vs code я получаю ошибку: «git» не является внутренней или внешней
командой, исполняемой программой или пакетным файлом.
Как это исправить?
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потом «Terminal: Select Default Profile«
ну и там есть «Git Bash«
Это если нужна командная строка.
А ещё есть вкладка Source Control
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