I’m getting an error “Could not run the sketch (Target VM failed to initialize).” This error suddenly appeared from one minute to the next. I thought it was to do with my code but after working though every possibility I discovered that any sketch running P2D and P3D causes this error. The error do…

New news. I’ve identified that this happens when connected to a second monitor. Hence the sudden onset of the problem. Everything’s fine when not connected. I don’t have any more detail than that. It’s workable for me for now but sounds like something that could arise again.

Target VM failed to initialize

Processing

olliebown July 21, 2023, 12:23am 5

Thanks for helping narrow it down! Sounds like ultimately a GStreamer issue.

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Target VM failed to initialize

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