Jack Wallen shows how to use the .gitconfig file for global git configurations and a more efficient developer setup.

Git watches over your whole folder, but changes you make to files are not tied to a specific Git branch until you commit them. You can move branches, and bring those changes along with you.

If you suspect a conflict with GCM, check the gitconfig file in the Git installation's \etc directory and the .gitconfig file in the user's home directory. Look for any entries under the [credential] ...