Can't type in Git Bash if I select another window in Windows

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I'm running a Laravel Homestead VM in Git Bash, and every time I select another window to do something else, I can't return to Git Bash -- typing doesn't work (but it does in other windows).

EDIT: I'm using Windows 10. If I type "exit" followed be hitting Enter, the cursor issue is solved. but then I'm also kicked out of the Virtual Machine I was in.

So you can type, but the typing is invisible? Does typing `reset` bring your typing back? — Wolf, Sep 22 '15 at 18:07

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:29

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First, make sure you are using the latest bash from the latest git for Windows (2.5.3). It has a more recent bash than the old msysgit one.

If that still fail, consider using a VirtualBox+Vagrant, as in this tutorial.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:29

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answered Sep 22 '15 at 07:01

VonC

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 07 '16 at 07:01

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No clue what the solution is, but hitting ctrl+C to Cancel current process stops that issue. But it also stops the current process :S

answered Jun 07 '16 at 07:01

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Do you still see the issue with a git 2.8.3? (soon 2.8.4) – VonC Jun 07 '16 at 07:16
I'm running 2.8.1 I'll update and let you know next time I use it! – Sam Malayek Jun 07 '16 at 07:20

Can't type in Git Bash if I select another window in Windows

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