Fix VS Code Git Not Detecting Changes After .gitignore Update - Fix Git 'index.lock' File Exists Error on Linux-Manual index.lock Deletion in Git

Updated 2026-07-28 13:59:57macos-help
Fix VS Code Git Not Detecting Changes After .gitignore Update - Fix Git 'index.lock' File Exists Error on Linux-Manual index.lock Deletion in Git
Before changing system settings, save your work and note the exact error text so you can compare results after each step.

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.