Github Repository - LockFile Exists

Question

I recently tried to commit to my repository via GitHub Desktop and was told there is a lock file preventing me from doing so. I do not recall uploading this lock file nor do I have an idea where it came from:

Answer 1

Might someone else pushed at the same time? Else, just try to stash changes, move to another branch, move back, apply stash and push again.

Answer 2

I followed these steps and it works for me. Thanks

• Enable the viewing hidden files and folders on Windows.
• Go to your hidden .git directory shown in the error message
• Delete the index.lock file located there.
• After deleting the index.lock file you can do commit using GitHub Desktop again.