You run git remote remove origin but get an error saying 'remote origin not found'. What is the likely cause?

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Linux CLI - Package Management

You run git remote remove origin but get an error saying 'remote origin not found'. What is the likely cause?

AYou need to use <code>git delete origin</code> instead

BNo remote named origin exists in the repository

CThe repository is not initialized

DYou must be on the master branch to remove remotes

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error message
'remote origin not found' means the remote named origin does not exist.
Step 2: Check other options
git delete is not a valid command; repository initialization or branch does not affect remote removal.
Final Answer:
No remote named origin exists in the repository -> Option B
Quick Check:
Remove remote fails if remote doesn't exist [OK]

Quick Trick: Check remotes with 'git remote' before removing [OK]

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