Permission Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, lstat 'e:\System Volume Information' When Creating Google Cloud Function in VS Code

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Permission Error: EPERM: operation not permitted, lstat 'e:\System Volume Information' When Creating Google Cloud Function

Description

I'm encountering a permission error when attempting to create a Google Cloud Function using the Cloud Code extension in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Windows 10. The error message displayed is:

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Steps to Reproduce

1. Open VS Code.
2. Install and enable the Cloud Code extension.
3. Attempt to create a new Google Cloud Function using the extension's provided commands.

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Observed Behavior

The operation fails with the aforementioned error message, indicating a lack of permission to access the e:\System Volume Information directory.

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Expected Behavior

The Cloud Code extension should create the Google Cloud Function without attempting to access protected system directories, thereby avoiding permission errors.

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Troubleshooting Steps Taken

1. Changed Workspace Directory

• Action: Moved the project to a specific folder within the E: drive to prevent the extension from accessing the root directory.
• Result: The error persists.

2. Ran VS Code as Administrator

• Action: Launched VS Code with elevated permissions to ensure sufficient access rights.
• Result: The error persists.

3. Checked Extension Settings

• Action: Reviewed the Cloud Code extension settings to identify any options related to file system access or exclusion patterns.
• Result: No relevant settings found.