How to Fix Git Push Rejected Non-Fast-Forward Error - Windows 11 DNS Flush Guide for Connectivity Issues-Git Merge Refusing Unrelated Histories Solution

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How to Fix Git Push Rejected Non-Fast-Forward Error - Windows 11 DNS Flush Guide for Connectivity Issues-Git Merge Refusing Unrelated Histories Solution

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.