Fix VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes in Subfolder - Fix Permission Denied Error in pip install-How to Break the Windows Explorer Automatic Repair Cycle

Updated 2026-07-28 09:17:20windows-fixes
Fix VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes in Subfolder - Fix Permission Denied Error in pip install-How to Break the Windows Explorer Automatic Repair Cycle
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.