Fix 'Permission Denied' Error When Saving VS Code settings.json - How to Fix Git Authentication Failed in VSCode on Windows-Fix Error 0x80070005 in Windows 10 Update

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Fix 'Permission Denied' Error When Saving VS Code settings.json - How to Fix Git Authentication Failed in VSCode on Windows-Fix Error 0x80070005 in Windows 10 Update
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.