IntelliJ IDEA copilot plugin fails to update or delete

[simonl65]

When attempting copilot update, via settings > plugins > Update I get the following error dialogue upon IDE restart:

The IDE failed to install or update some plugins.
Please try again, and if the problem persists, please report it
to https://jb.gg/ide/critical-startup-errors

The cause: java.nio.file.AccessDeniedException: C:\Users<myUsername>\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\apps\IDEA-U\ch-0\213.6777.52.plugins\github-copilot-intellij\copilot-agent\bin\copilot-agent-win.exe

[simonl65]

After several IDE restarts I have been able to uninstall CoPilot and re-install the latest version.

[jansorg]

Most likely, this was caused by a bug, which did not properly terminate the Copilot helper process when the IDE terminated. The latest release fixed this problem. Restarting Windows to terminate the process is a quick fix to make it apply the update at next restart of the IDE.

[princelyroyan]

Yes got this issue again in the new version update to 1.5.8.5775.. Any solution please?

[princelyroyan]

Workaround suggested by @Juraj-Masiar works fine :)

[veda-tschoening]

Looks like there's nothing which can be done to reliably prevent this issue currently. Please vote on the following issue. No idea why they talking about that this problem was fixed when looking at the open issue, which clearly says it can't be fixed reliably.

https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IJPL-148314/Provide-API-for-satellite-process-termination-during-IDE-shutdown

[kamronbatman]

The best workaround is to NOT restart when it asks. Shut down the IDE completely. Shut down all other jetbrains processes (toolbox doesn't need to be shut down). Then start the IDE again entirely.

[lostpebble]

The best workaround is to NOT restart when it asks. Shut down the IDE completely. Shut down all other jetbrains processes (toolbox doesn't need to be shut down). Then start the IDE again entirely.

This worked for me, thanks. This issue has been so annoying. Please can the team prioritize a fix for this.

[OguzhanUmutlu]

I disabled Copilot, uninstalled and restarted the IDE and installed Copilot again. After these attempts Copilot works just fine.

[ziadayman179]

this is really worked thank you

[meza]

I'm having the same issue with 1.2.15.2816

[petervdpas]

Just disable and update (do not enable on restart)! After update and restart... enable!

[Juraj-Masiar]

It just happened to me and the solution was super simple, instead of clicking "Restart idea to install updates", I've closed Webstorm manually and reopened it moments later and all was OK.
I think the build-in "Restart" feature is starting the IDE too soon.

[maxfaa]

Worked for me too, thanks!! (RustRover 2024.1.2)

[jk5279]

Worked for me in Pycharm 2024.1.3 version.

[Gianarci]

The best workaround. It simply works.

[Davnn1]

same issue, same solution here. thanks a lot

[Wovi10]

Worked for me in Rider 2024.1.4

[nik-tripp]

1.4.19.4986 → 1.5.0.5148 seems to be causing this issue for multiple people today

[reza-repo]

This is happening again. preventing me to upgrade to 1.5.

I tried this workaround and it worked: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/17298#discussioncomment-8717542

[KnightPeng]

I face this problem today, my solution:

• Settings>Plugin>Disable [GitHub Copilot]
• Restart IDE manually
• Settings>Plugin>Update [GitHub Copilot]
• Restart IDE with the shown button
• Done!

[Megasteel32]

running as administrator on windows fixed this issue for me

[Remzi1993]

That's not really a fix but a silly workaround. Should work without admin privileges.

[kamronbatman]

FYI - It doesn't fix the problem at all. It may fix other problems with similar errors, but not this one.

[RKlitgaard]

none of the above fixed it for me, but installing the plugin via the https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/17718-github-copilot/versions worked

Update. still experince that copilot chat is making android studio crash

[laubrino]

Same issue here today when updating the plugin.

The IDE failed to install or update some plugins.
Please try again, and if the problem persists, please report it
to https://jb.gg/ide/critical-startup-errors

The cause: java.nio.file.AccessDeniedException: C:\Users\...\AppData\Roaming\JetBrains\IntelliJIdea2024.1\plugins\github-copilot-intellij\copilot-agent\bin\copilot-agent-win.exe

[awghdbs]

My Solution: Update the plugin when no project is open.

1. Disable "Reopen projects on startup" option in:
   File | Settings | Appearance & Behavior | System Settings
2. Restart the IDEA into project list page.
3. Check for updates on this page and update the copilot plugin.

[hugoattal]

Thank you so much, works like a charm. Can't wrap my head around why there are SO MANY bugs with this plugin...

[M-6-n]

Thanks for helping out. Works perfectly.

[pettysoldier]

Thank you，it works for me

[tuguzT]

This solution worked perfectly for me!

[seakingii]

1 Disable Copilot
2 Restart IDE
3 Enable Copilot
4 Upgrade Copilot
5 Restart IDE
6 DONE

[AntonZelenin]

For the last several months I've been getting this error every time copilot updates in RustRover on Windows

[remotemerge]

I have encountered this error in PHPStorm and WebStorm every time I update the plugin for the past few months. I used to uninstall and reinstall the plugin for a dirty fix...

[ricar2ce]

For me, the direct restart of the IDE after the copilot update was the problem.

This fix it for me:

Don't click on "Restart IDE now" after the update. Just close the IDE, wait one minute and start the IDE again.
DONE

[Remzi1993]

This worked for me. Thank you very much. I uninstalled it and closed the IDE and installed it again without any errors. 👍

[tdkhoa95]

It's worked for me too. Thanks a lot

[SA2687890878]

the way is right,thank you

[Remzi1993]

There is a regression because this is happening to me too.

[veda-tschoening]

Still happening for weeks here as well:

The IDE failed to install or update some plugins.
Please try again, and if the problem persists, please report it
to https://jb.gg/ide/critical-startup-errors

The cause: java.nio.file.AccessDeniedException: C:\Users\THS\AppData\Roaming\JetBrains\IntelliJIdea2024.1\plugins\github-copilot-intellij\copilot-agent\bin\copilot-agent-win.exe

Looks like there's nothing which can be done to reliably prevent this issue currently. Please vote on the following issue. No idea why they talking about that this problem was fixed when looking at the open issue, whcih clearly says it can't be fixed reliably.

https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IJPL-148314/Provide-API-for-satellite-process-termination-during-IDE-shutdown

[JKamsker]

Same for me

[sebastiancadena]

+1

[iqbalShafiq]

When updating to 1.5.9.5799 I also experienced the same thing. However, I managed to fix this by not clicking restart when prompted. I closed IntelliJ IDEA after downloading the GitHub Copilot update and reopened it manually.

[radutomy]

Happening to me as well on Rust Rover with Copilot Plugin. Windows 11

[kitswas]

This still happens with Android Studio.
I encountered it twice or thrice in the past week.

[ebesavara]

Do you have plan to do something with that?! It's happening again in datagrip. in one version it was solved now in newest it's back.
the hell... Datagrip 2024.1.4 on Windows 11

[thoscilo]

Issue still observed:

The cause: java.nio.file.AccessDeniedException: C:\Users\USER_NAME\AppData\Roaming\JetBrains\PyCharmCE2024.1\plugins\github-copilot-intellij\copilot-agent\bin\copilot-agent-win.exe

Unable to update: 1.5.10.5840 → 1.5.11.5872

Used version:
PyCharm 2024.1.3 (Community Edition)
Build #PC-241.17890.14, built on June 4, 2024
Runtime version: 17.0.11+1-b1207.24 amd64
VM: OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM by JetBrains s.r.o.
Windows 11.0

[thoscilo]

Those steps resolved issue as W/A:

• uninstall GH Copilot
• restart ide
• install GH Copilot

[AMueckl]

It also seems to work like this (to be tested next time :-):

• let the GH Copilot update as usual, but do not use the restart IDE action of the update process
• close the IDE using the File -> Exit action manually
• start the IDE again

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[jwwsjlm]

这对我好像没效果..更新完成copilot之后.不要立马重启ide...等个1分钟2分钟..然后再手动关闭打开 正常了..

[jwwsjlm]

这对我的好像没效果..更新完成copilot之后.不要立马重启ide...等个1分钟2分钟..然后再手动关闭打开正常了..

或者任务管理器里面给copilot-agent-win这个进程手动结束...