Git index.lock File Exists Even After Deleting: Fixes - How to Recover More Space After Docker Prune-Fix npm ENOLOCAL Error: package.json Not Found on Windows 10

Updated 2026-07-28 10:39:33windows-fixes
Git index.lock File Exists Even After Deleting: Fixes - How to Recover More Space After Docker Prune-Fix npm ENOLOCAL Error: package.json Not Found on Windows 10
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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.