A Lock File Already Exists in the Repository

A lock file already exists in the repository, which blocks this operation from completing.

Now, we will solve this error in our blog.

Error: If you go to commit your file in GitHub Desktop then you get this error.

A lock file already exists in the repository, which blocks this operation from completing.

Solution:

you follow these steps and solve the error.

Step-1: Open the folder in your system.

your current repo path in your system.

Step-2: Click on { 3. (…) after options }.

open options

Step-3: Click view

For check hidden file.

Step-4: Hidden file and folder >Show hidden file and folder ( click on ) and click on ok.

Show hidden files and folder

Step-5: Open the .git folder and delete the index.lock.

delete the index.lock.

Step-6: Now, open GitHub Desktop

open GitHub Desktop > current repo

Step-7: Click on the commit.

Click on commit

The problem is solved.

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