Mercurial error: abort no username supplied

Question

Problem on WindowsXP (likely will happen on all Win installs), first time using Mercurial. I found the answer in an inobvious place so I\'m asking/answering the question myself

Answer 1

If you are using TortoiseHg, you can add [UI] settings easily

1. Right clicking in any folder Explorer to access the TortoiseHg menu.

2. From the flyout TortoiseHg menu choose Global Settings

3. From the interface click the Edit File

4. Add the [UI] settings to the end

[ui]

username = YourName

verbose = true

1. Save and you are done