git add adding ignored files

Question

I\'m trying to remove a previously tracked directory from git, which works, but it\'s being added back with each subsequent git add ., git add -A, etc.

Answer 1

I've found a way to add files to .gitignore even if they have already been commited once. It's a bit brutal but it works great.

1. Add the different files to your .gitignore

2. Move these files out from your git project

3. Rescan & StageChanged, these operation will tell you that these files have been deleted

4. Commit

5. Move back your files to your project, they won't be tracked anymore !