Fix Git 'index.lock' File Exists Error in SourceTree - Fix Chrome Certificate Error: Invalid Authority SSL Certificate-Enabling Full Strict SSL on Cloudflare

Updated 2026-07-28 08:34:47security-tools
Fix Git 'index.lock' File Exists Error in SourceTree - Fix Chrome Certificate Error: Invalid Authority SSL Certificate-Enabling Full Strict SSL on Cloudflare
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.