Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening with Node - Resolve Stale Git Lock File During Pull-Git Merge Error 128 Fix Guide

Updated 2026-07-28 07:17:39office-tools
Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening with Node - Resolve Stale Git Lock File During Pull-Git Merge Error 128 Fix Guide
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.