Visual Studio 2015 Update 1 not showing current Git branch

Question

I have two computers, both have Visual Studio 2015 Community installed. Both Visual Studio has Update 1 installed too...

The moment I update my Visual Studio to Update 1, I notice there is a nice Git branch status indicator at the bottom right of the Visual Studio status bar (shown below):

1st Computer

However, there is no such status on my other computer, both are running the same version of visual studio... I have spent an hour scratching my head trying to get the status to appear..

2nd Computer

How do I get that Git status bar?

Answer 1

In the second instance, it's possible that you weren't connected to a git repository. The visibility of the branch switcher depends on whether there is an active repository, so if you were disconnected from a repository in Team Explorer in the second instance, it would not show up.

If you find that you are connected to a git repository in TE and the switcher is not visible, do report the problem through the Send Feedback button in the upper right corner of Visual Studio.

I hope you've found this new branch status and switcher useful!

Answer 2

Make sure the following checkbox is selected when you install VS:

Answer 3

I solved it by "repairing" my Visual Studio installation... I think it re-installs everything..