Resolve Git Merge Conflicts in VS Code: Step-by-Step - How to Fix Git index.lock File Exists Error on Mac-Troubleshoot Chrome Sync Issues Windows 10

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Resolve Git Merge Conflicts in VS Code: Step-by-Step - How to Fix Git index.lock File Exists Error on Mac-Troubleshoot Chrome Sync Issues Windows 10
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  • 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.