microsoft / microsoft/VFSForGit
Waiting for GVFS to release the lock...
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Description
Hi, when using GVFS on Windows we seem to be getting a lock issue. For a mounted repo locally, when trying any Git commands at all (status, add, pull, etc) in Git Bash, we just get the message:
Waiting for GVFS to release the lock.../
This spins around indefinitely and never seems to finish.
Any ideas what is happening here or how to resolve this?
Many Thanks.
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First steps
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the indefinite lock message with Git Bash against a locally mounted GVFS repository, trying the reported status, add, and pull commands on Windows. Trace the lock handling from the relevant GVFS command entry point and verify that the commands complete without waiting indefinitely; the issue provides no file or test location.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- bash, csharp, git
- Domain
- cli, operating-systems, tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100