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.

[OguzhanUmutlu]

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

[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.

[nik-tripp]

This one fixed it for me 👍

[BlasterM2A]

For me too, with WebStorm and IDEA. Thx

[ApricityZ]

It's useful👍

[NimaQu]

works for me

[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

[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.