Fix 'git pull failed index.lock file exists' Error - Fix Windows Security App Crash in Safe Mode-Fix npm install ENOENT Error: No Such File or Directory

Updated 2026-07-28 12:14:14cloud-software
Fix 'git pull failed index.lock file exists' Error - Fix Windows Security App Crash in Safe Mode-Fix npm install ENOENT Error: No Such File or Directory
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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.