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Updated screenshots Added Git Location and Windows Authentication section description
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* `{0}` – this is replaced with the name of the original file before the arguments are passed to the file comparison program
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### Solution Warning
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#### Solution Warning
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Select **Show warning on updating marketplace modules** to display a warning message when updating a Marketplace module.
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### Git{#git}
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#### Git Location {#git-location}
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This setting allows users to specify a path for Git installation in their system. By default, Studio Pro automatically detects installed Git, ensuring a smooth setup for most users. However, there may be cases where manually configuring the path is beneficial, such as when multiple versions of Git are installed or when the default detection does not align with specific project requirements.
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#### Enable Private Version Control with Git {#enable-with-Git}
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Select this option when you want to work on an app that is not stored in [Mendix Team Server](/developerportal/general/team-server/), but in a private Git server, which you have access to. This allows you to specify the location of the app on the Git server when opening, downloading, or uploading the app. With this setting you also need to specify [name](#name) and [email](#email) that will be used to identify your commits with Git.
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Specify your email for Git to use it in commit messages and make them more informative.
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#### Enable Current Windows User Authentication {#enable-windows-authentication}
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This setting is available in Studio Pro MTS versions 10.6.21 and above, 10.12.14 and above, 10.18.3 and above.
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When this option is selected, the application automatically uses credentials of the currently logged-in Windows user to authenticate and connect to the on-premises Git server. This feature streamlines the authentication process by eliminating the need for users to manually enter their credentials, enhancing both security and user convenience. By leveraging Windows authentication, organizations can ensure that access to the Git server is seamlessly integrated with their existing IT infrastructure, providing a smooth and efficient workflow for development teams.
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#### Clone {#clone}
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### Background Tasks
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{{< figure src="/attachments/refguide/modeling/menus/edit-menu/preferences-dialog/preferences-vc-background-tab.png" alt="Preferences" width="600" class="no-border" >}}
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#### Enable Automatic Fetching from a Remote Repository {#enable-auto-fetch}
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Select **Enable automatic fetching from a remote repository** to enable the [Automatic fetch mechanism](/refguide/auto-fetch/).

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