VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes After Git Reinstall - Resolve Windows Search Indexing Access Denied-Resolving node-sass build failed Python not found

Updated 2026-07-28 13:34:36windows-fixes
VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes After Git Reinstall - Resolve Windows Search Indexing Access Denied-Resolving node-sass build failed Python not found
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.