# SourceTree Issue: This is not a Valid Working Copy Path

## Introduction

We will discuss a quick tip to resolve the SourceTree issue mentioned in the title.

## Background

My system got upgraded to *Windows 8.1* and I had to install all required software for the development work. I use SourceTree as a tool for *Git* commands for projects. So, I installed that again after the format.

## Problem

Unfortunately, when I started adding the projects as working copies, it complained to me that “*This is not a valid working copy path*“. The error is not so self-explanatory, which triggered research work.

## Solution

Before I landed on the solution, I visited all available menu options in SourceTree to discover the problem. Finally, something engrossed me. I was on *Git* Tab.

`Tools -> Options -> Git`

I found some buttons saying “*Use Embedded Git*“, and “*Use System Git*” at the bottom. So, I suspected that Git is not yet enabled for SourceTree. Therefore, it is not able to identify my commands. I enabled it, that’s why it is shown as disabled below.

![SourceTree Git Settings](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1686903772044/a6c09117-a0f8-42c0-8518-223458070bdc.png align="left")

Voila!!! Everything started working as expected.

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