VS Code Git Changes Not Detected After Save: Fixes - Troubleshooting Git index.lock File Exists on Windows-Fix 'git remote origin already exists' Error in GitLab

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VS Code Git Changes Not Detected After Save: Fixes - Troubleshooting Git index.lock File Exists on Windows-Fix 'git remote origin already exists' Error in GitLab
Before changing system settings, save your work and note the exact error text so you can compare results after each step.

Extra verification checklist

  • Restart the affected app after changing permissions or configuration files.
  • Test the same workflow in a clean browser profile or a temporary user account.
  • Compare the result on another network if the error may be connection related.