Fix npm ENOENT package.json Not Found Due to Wrong Directory - Recover from Windows 11 Update Crash Using Bootable USB-Git index.lock Persists After Deletion: How to Fix

Updated 2026-07-28 05:50:08windows-fixes
Fix npm ENOENT package.json Not Found Due to Wrong Directory - Recover from Windows 11 Update Crash Using Bootable USB-Git index.lock Persists After Deletion: How to Fix
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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.