Software troubleshooting desk

Practical fixes for tool errors, setup blocks, and workflow issues.

Symptom

Cause

Fix route

Verify

Fresh repair notes

All notes

Git index.lock File Exists Even After Deleting: Fixes

You delete the .git/index.lock file, but Git still says it exists. This can happen d...

How to Disable Shell Extensions to Stop Explorer Restarting

If File Explorer keeps restarting, crashing, or freezing on its own, a misbehaving shell extensio...

Windows 11 Installation Assistant Stuck at 99%: How to Reset and Finish

You're upgrading to Windows 11 using the Installation Assistant, and it gets stuck at 99% for...

How to Fix Git Unrelated Histories Error When Merging Branches

You try to merge two branches, and Git stops with: fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histo...

Fix Chrome Hardware Acceleration Black Screen in Windows 11
If Chrome shows a black screen on Windows 11, especially after an update or when playing video, h...

Fix Chrome Black Screen After Disabling Hardware Acceleration
If Chrome shows a black screen after you turn off hardware acceleration, you're not alone. Th...


    Issue queue
Sitemap
Chrome Status Access Violation: How to Fix
VS Code Git Changes Missing from Source Control
Nginx Rewrite Rule Syntax Error Fix
Node Sass Build Error Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Cloudflare Wildcard SSL Issues
Fix Chrome Sync Not Working After Google Password Update
How to Resolve Cloudflare 522 Connection Timeout
Enable Bluetooth Support Service Windows 11
Git Merge --allow-unrelated-histories vs Rebase Guide
Fix 'nginx -t test failed no such file or directory' Error
How to Handle pnpm Lockfile Conflicts in Git
Fix pnpm install ETIMEDOUT Errors: Network & Config Checks
Desk note

    Troubleshooting paths
Home
Windows FixesmacOS HelpBrowser IssuesOffice ToolsDeveloper ToolsCloud SoftwareSecurity ToolsBackup RecoveryNetwork ToolsDatabase ToolsAI ToolsProductivity AppsCLI ErrorsDocker KubernetesEmail ClientsFile Utilities