How do I remove tags locally in TortoiseGit?

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# Resolving Git Tags Issues in TortoiseGit

When a user is experiencing issues with Git tags remaining on their desktop while using TortoiseGit, it typically involves the way TortoiseGit manages local tags and how these tags are updated or cleaned up. Here are some steps and tips to help resolve the issue:

1. Refresh or Update TortoiseGit

Ensure that TortoiseGit is up to date. Sometimes, updating to the latest version can resolve unexpected behavior.

2. Check Local Tags

Ensure that the local tags are properly managed. The user can use the TortoiseGit interface to check and manage local tags.

View Tags

  1. Right-click on the repository folder.
  2. Select TortoiseGit -> Show log.
  3. In the log dialog, switch to the Tags tab to view all tags.

Delete Local Tags

  1. Right-click on the repository folder.
  2. Select TortoiseGit -> Browse References....
  3. In the Browse References dialog, select the Tags tab.
  4. Right-click the tag you want to delete and select Delete.

3. Fetch Remote Tags

To ensure local tags are in sync with remote, the user should fetch remote tags.

  1. Right-click on the repository folder.
  2. Select TortoiseGit -> Fetch.
  3. Make sure Fetch all tags is checked.
  4. Click OK.

4. Clean Up Tags

If tags are still appearing unexpectedly, the user may need to clean up their working directory.

  1. Right-click on the repository folder.
  2. Select TortoiseGit -> Clean up....
  3. Ensure options like Remove unversioned files are checked, but be cautious as this will delete files not tracked by Git.

5. Manual Tag Management

Users can manually manage tags through Git Bash if needed.

List all tags

git tag -l

Delete a local tag

git tag -d <tagname>

Delete a remote tag

git push origin :refs/tags/<tagname>

7. Re-clone Repository

As a last resort, re-cloning the repository can ensure a clean state.

  1. Backup any uncommitted changes.
  2. Delete the existing repository folder.
  3. Clone the repository again.

If these steps don't resolve the issue, additional details or specific error messages from TortoiseGit might be needed to provide further assistance.