Fix 'Permission Denied' When Using mkdir in VS Code Terminal - How to Fix Breakpoints Not Working in Jest with VS Code-Git Detached HEAD Commit Recovery Guide

Updated 2026-07-28 15:37:01windows-fixes
Fix 'Permission Denied' When Using mkdir in VS Code Terminal - How to Fix Breakpoints Not Working in Jest with VS Code-Git Detached HEAD Commit Recovery Guide
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.