Fix Windows 10 Shared Folder Access Denied Error - How to Refresh Git Cache After .gitignore Update in VS Code-How to Solve Git Clone Timeout (Error 128)

Updated 2026-07-28 18:38:22windows-fixes
Fix Windows 10 Shared Folder Access Denied Error - How to Refresh Git Cache After .gitignore Update in VS Code-How to Solve Git Clone Timeout (Error 128)
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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.