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    Git checkout branch Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

    fixed in: visual studio 2019 version 16.7 preview 4fixed in: visual studio 2019 version 16.7visual studio 2019 version 16.0windows 10.0

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    I have installed the fix by upgrading to the latest version of Visual Studio. The issue is still not fixed:

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