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Setting up Cmder to use bash by default

Set up cmder to use msysgit / bash by default

  • Install cmder_mini (msysgit is already installed, so no need for full version)
  • In Cmder, open settings: Win + Alt + P
  • Under Startup > Tasks, add a task called {bash} with the following settings:
    • Task parameters (set icon):
      • For Cmder icon: /icon "%CMDER_ROOT%\cmder.exe"
      • For Git icon: /icon "C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\etc\git.ico"
    • Commands (open Git's bash shell):
      • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\sh.exe" -l -new_console:d:%USERPROFILE%
  • Under Startup, set startup options to Specified name task --> {bash}
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