Fix 'Permission Denied' When Using mkdir in VS Code Terminal - How to Reset VS Code Terminal Settings When It Won't Open-How to Remove index.lock in SourceTree

Updated 2026-07-28 13:58:01macos-help
Fix 'Permission Denied' When Using mkdir in VS Code Terminal - How to Reset VS Code Terminal Settings When It Won't Open-How to Remove index.lock in SourceTree
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  • Test the same workflow in a clean browser profile or a temporary user account.
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