Introduction

This error can occur when the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is not able to read the bootstrap class path correctly. The bootstrap class path is the path that the JVM uses to look for class files when it starts up.

If you see this error, it means that the JVM could not find or could not load the class files it needs to start up. This can be caused by a number of things, including:

-The class path is set incorrectly
-There are multiple versions of the same class in different places on the class path
-The JAR file containing the class is corrupted

To fix this problem, you need to determine what is causing it and then correct the underlying issue.

What is an Error?

An error is a mistake or flaw that causes something to go wrong or to produce less than the desired result.

What Causes an Error?

An error occurred during initialization of boot layer indicates that something went wrong while the computer was booting up. This can be caused by a variety of things, including corrupted files, hardware problems, or incompatible software. Sometimes this error can be fixed by simply restarting the computer, but other times it may require more drastic measures. If you’re seeing this error, it’s important to first try and figure out what’s causing it so that you can take the appropriate steps to fix it.

How to Fix an Error?

If you see the error “error occurred during initialization of boot layer” when trying to start IntelliJ IDEA, it means that the IDE configuration files are corrupted. To fix it, please do the following:

• Go to the folder where your IDEA installation is located. For example, on macOS it will be ~/Library/Application Support/IntelliJIdea2020.2.
• Find the idea.properties file and open it in a text editor.
• Change the idea.config property to a new value, for example: idea.config=%USERPROFILE%.IdeaIC2020.2\config
• Save and close the file.
• Start IntelliJ IDEA again and complete the initial configuration wizard to set up your preferences.
  Conclusion
  An error occurred during the initialization of the boot layer. This is most likely due to a corrupt or missing JAR file. Please check your installation and try again.