Fix Git 'index.lock' Error in VS Code
If you see the error 'fatal: Unable to create 'path/.git/index.lock': File exists'...
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All notesHow to Give VS Code Permission to Save Files
If VS Code shows a permission error when you try to save a file, the problem is usually that the ...
Fix ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID on Localhost
When testing a local web app, you may see ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID in Chrome or si...
Fix Windows 11 Installation Assistant Stuck at 99% SFC Scan
You're upgrading to Windows 11 using the Installation Assistant, and it hangs at 99% while ru...
Fix VSCode Git Authentication Failed on Windows
If you see "Authentication failed" when pushing or pulling in Visual Studio Code on Windo...
Fix 'python' Command Not Found on Windows 10 with Python 3.10
After installing Python 3.10 on Windows 10, you might type python in Command Prompt ...
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