Github Repository - LockFile Exists

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I recently tried to commit to my repository via GitHub Desktop and was told there is a lock file preventing me from doing so. I do not recall uploading this lock file nor do I have an idea where it came from:

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 29 '18 at 21:09

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Might someone else pushed at the same time? Else, just try to stash changes, move to another branch, move back, apply stash and push again.

answered Jul 29 '18 at 21:09

ClaudiuSocaci

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Everything was freezing up, I restarted the computer, and tried committing again, so yes if there was another commit "pending," that may be the cause – tccpg288 Jul 29 '18 at 21:13

score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Aug 18 '20 at 20:25

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I followed these steps and it works for me. Thanks

Enable the viewing hidden files and folders on Windows.
Go to your hidden .git directory shown in the error message
Delete the index.lock file located there.
After deleting the index.lock file you can do commit using GitHub Desktop again.

edited Aug 18 '20 at 20:25

General Grievance

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answered Aug 18 '20 at 14:41

armel sauvy

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score 2 · Answer 3 · edited Mar 17 '20 at 00:49

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Enable the viewing hidden files and folders on Windows.
Go to your hidden .git directory shown in the error message
Delete the index.lock file located there.

After deleting the index.lock file you can do commit using GitHub Desktop again.

edited Mar 17 '20 at 00:49

Pejman

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answered Mar 16 '20 at 21:44

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Github Repository - LockFile Exists

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