VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes After Git Reinstall - Troubleshooting VS Code Java Language Server Issues-Git Detached HEAD IntelliJ Troubleshooting

Updated 2026-07-28 17:11:00windows-fixes
VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes After Git Reinstall - Troubleshooting VS Code Java Language Server Issues-Git Detached HEAD IntelliJ Troubleshooting
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.