Fix VSCode Git Authentication Failed on Windows - Fix 'Git Remote Origin Already Exists' in VS Code-Fix VSCode Git Authentication Failed: Reset Credentials

Updated 2026-07-29 00:48:06developer-tools
Fix VSCode Git Authentication Failed on Windows - Fix 'Git Remote Origin Already Exists' in VS Code-Fix VSCode Git Authentication Failed: Reset Credentials
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.