Windows Remote Desktop Setup Checklist: 10 Steps to Connect - How to Reset Docker Desktop Engine Without Losing Containers-Fix fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histories error

Updated 2026-07-28 10:01:43windows-fixes
Windows Remote Desktop Setup Checklist: 10 Steps to Connect - How to Reset Docker Desktop Engine Without Losing Containers-Fix fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histories error
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.