Fix 'Permission Denied' When Using pip in VS Code Terminal - Docker Breaks VS Code Terminal: Troubleshooting-Fix Python Permission Denied on pip install --no-cache-dir
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.