Cant clone git repository

Question

first-time asker here. I have an issue with git, cant clone anything. If I don't specify where to clone, this will appear.

> git clone https://gitlab.corp.cz/username/project_name.git project_name
fatal: could not create work tree dir 'project_name': No such file or directory

If I first create a folder via explorer, then the error message is different.

> git clone https://gitlab.corp.cz/username/project_name.git project_name
Cloning into 'project_name'...
C:/Users/username/Documents/project/path/.git: No such file or directory

Mkdir say the same, though not sure if windows even have a mkdir. At least a month ago, it worked. Please help, even reinstalled windows, didn't help.

EDIT: It looks like it is not a git problem. I cannot create any file using nothing other than windows explorer. Checked and I have write permissions for this folder, so most likely a windows problem.

Answer 1

a) You must run the command in a directory where you have write permission;

b) Add git to the list of allowed applications:

1 - Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.

2 - Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings.

3 - Under Controlled folder access, select Manage Controlled folder access.

4 - Switch the Controlled folder access setting to On or Off.

c) If that doesn't work, try running the terminal with the administrator.

Answer 2

If you are using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) to execute this command in the terminal check if the linux user has permissions to create a new folder there or try doing it as root.

If you are using Powershell or the Command Prompt try running it as Administrator and check if cloning a repo will work.. if this works there is a problem with your permissions. In this case try to change your working path so if the folder you are trying to clone a repo is in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)" try cloning to another place as these paths cause problems.