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Solved: Error Occurred During Initialization of VM
The java initial memory heap is too high
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Updated onMarch 4, 2024
updated onMarch 4, 2024
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The error occurred during initialization of VM is a classic Java issue when you are trying to run the VM. The error message can appear on any system you try to launch a virtual machine, including Windows, Mac, or Linux.
This issue occurs because the JVM allocates a big chunk of initial heap memory from the system that Windows or other OSes can’t provide. So, even if you have 8GB of RAM, if it’s already in use and the heap size is too big, you will see the error during the initialization of the VM.
Restart your PC and try to run Java before the other programs initialize, and make sure you’re running a 64-bit JVM. The 32-bit version can’t use more than 1.5 GB of RAM.
How do I fix error occurred during initialization of VM?
1. Change the Java heap size using Command Prompt
This command will set the Java Xms initial heap memory to a lower value, and now you can initialize VM without any issues.
From our tests in the WR labs, this solution worked in all situations to fix the VM initialization error. However, you can also apply the solutions below for the same effect.
2. Change the variables in the batch file
If you go too high with the virtual memory values, Java will display aCould not reserve enough space for object heaperror.
This simple solution will work on theCould not reserve enough space for 2097152kb object heaperror. But for this one, you should check if you’re using a 32-bit JVM. As we’ve mentioned above, the 32-bit version will not handle the 2 GB memory it’s trying to allocate.
3. Run a Bash command
If you still get the error occurred during initialization of VM, try closing some apps that are running in the background and try again. There is also the possibility that the physical memory is too low to run the VM.
Here are some of the error instances found by our Windows Report software experts:
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To sum up our guide, the error occurred during initialization of VM is actually a problem with Java allocating too much initial heap memory, and from the WR lab tests, setting the values lower will fix the problem quickly.
You can do that by running a Command Prompt command, by editing the batch file, or by running a Bash command.
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For any other suggestions and tested solutions, go to the comments section below and drop us a note.
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Claudiu Andone
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
