error:could not lock config file C:/Program Files/Git/mingw64/etc/gitconfig:Pe rmission denied

This error message indicates that Git is unable to access and modify the gitconfig file located in the specified directory due to permission issues. This could occur if the file is currently being used by another program or if the user does not have the necessary permissions to access the file.

To resolve this issue, try the following solutions:

1. Close any programs that may be using the gitconfig file and try again.
2. Ensure that you have administrative privileges on your computer and try again.
3. If you are using Git Bash, try running it as an administrator by right-clicking on the Git Bash icon and selecting "Run as administrator".
4. Change the permissions of the gitconfig file to allow your user account to access and modify it. To do this, right-click on the file and select "Properties". In the Properties window, go to the "Security" tab and click on "Edit". Select your user account and check the "Full control" box. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
5. If none of the above solutions work, try reinstalling Git and make sure to select the option to "Run Git from the Windows Command Prompt" during installation. This may help to resolve any permission issues with the gitconfig file.