Git Merge --allow-unrelated-histories: When and How to Use It - How to Handle Git Merge Conflicts When Pulling-How to Force Windows Search to Exclude a Folder

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Git Merge --allow-unrelated-histories: When and How to Use It - How to Handle Git Merge Conflicts When Pulling-How to Force Windows Search to Exclude a Folder
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  • 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.