How to Fix the Error: Failed to Create the Java Virtual Machine

In this article, let’s see the Failed to create the Java Virtual Machine error in Eclipse IDE and how we can resolve it.

This error message typically occurs when Eclipse cannot launch because it cannot create a Java Virtual Machine (JVM), and this sort of error message happens when the installer does not find our JRE or JDK.

Fix the Failed to create the Java Virtual Machine Error in Java

This can be caused by several factors, including:

1. Insufficient memory allocated to Eclipse

   Try increasing the amount of memory allocated to Eclipse in the eclipse.ini file.

   

2. Conflicting Java versions

Make sure that the version of Java that Eclipse is using is compatible with your operating system and computer.

3. Corrupted JVM

   Reinstall the version of Java that Eclipse is using.

4. Pointing to the wrong JDK bin path

   This is the most common reason for the error to come up. By default, the Eclipse installer searches for JRE or JDK installation in a path relative to where the installation is being run.

   The -vm flag is added to the eclipse-inst.ini file and points to the Java utility’s location in the JDK installer’s /bin folder to fix this default behavior.

   

Trying the above steps one by one may help resolve the issue.