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GitHub Copilot X not Working? Here’s how We Fixed It
You might have to reinstall VS Code to fix this issue
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Updated onJuly 24, 2024
updated onJuly 24, 2024
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GitHub Copilot Xis a coding assistant that can be integrated into different platforms, but some users complain that the tool is not working.
This can be due to different factors and can sometimes be fixed with minor tweaks. This guide will show you how to solve this problem for good and get the tool working again.
Why is my GitHub Copilot X not working?
Below are some of the factors that can cause the GitHub Copilot X tool not to work on your IDE:
How can I fix GitHub Copilot X if it’s not working?
Before proceeding to the fixes in this section, below are some of the basic troubleshooting steps you need to try:
If these do not work, you can now delve into the solutions below:
1. Update your IDE
If GitHub Copilot X is not working, it might be because your IDE is outdated. While platforms like VS Code install updates automatically when they are available, you can sometimes miss out on them.
Hence, it is good practice to manually search for and install updates once in a while.
2. Use a previous version of GitHub Copilot X
Some users have reported that only the latest versions of GitHub Copilot X are not working on their PCs. So, switching to an older version effectively solved the problem for them.
3. Change VS Code setting
In some cases, GitHub Copilot X might not be working because you did not agree to the necessary notification settings during setup. Following the steps above should help you correct that and get the suggestions working.
4. Uninstall VS Code and clear its data
Sometimes, the GitHub Copilot X not working issue can be due to problems with your IDE. The quickest way to fix this is to uninstall VS Code, clear its data, and reinstall it from official sources.
We have reached the end of this detailed guide on how to fix GitHub Copilot X if it’s not working. While the issue can be pretty frustrating, you should be able to fix it for good with the solutions above.
If you want to knowhow to host files on GitHub, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly.
In case issues with Copilot still persist, you can giveBlackbox AIa try, it might be even faster and better.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
