.bash_history does not update in Git for Windows (git bash)

Question

I am using Git for Windows (ver. 1.7.8-preview20111206) and even though I have a .bash_history file in my HOME folder, it never automatically gets updated. When I start Git

Answer 1

If you use git bash for windows 8, just put this in your ~/.bash_logout file:

history > .bash_history

Obviously you need a ~/.bash_history file.

Regards.