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Attempting to install IBM Cognos Analytics components fails: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine

Troubleshooting


Problem

When attempting to install IBM Cognos Analytics components, the Install Anywhere installer fails with an error. There is at least 4GB of disk space available.

Symptom

Java Virtual Machine Launcher
Error: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.
Error: A fatal exception has occurred. Program will exit.

jvm.jpg

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Analytics

Software version:
11.0

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
297599

Modified date:
01 May 2025

UID

swg22009189

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