Fix Git 'fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histories' on GitHub - Solving 'Fatal: Remote Origin Already Exists' in Git-Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection via Group Policy
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.