IDE crashes: SocketException: Invalid argument: bind

Problem

IDE failed to start on Windows with an internal error java.net.SocketException: Invalid argument: bind.

Cause

The error might be due to several reasons. For example, a third-party boot manager issue or some installed plugins.

Resolution

1. If the IDE starts with the third-party manager, like PowerToys Run, then try starting it via JetBrains Toolbox or the executable file from the installation folder directly, for example, usually the default path looks like: C:\Program Files\JetBrains\<IDE name><version>\bin\idea64.exe
2. If a third-party boot manager is used, try using the default one
3. Run the chkdsk /f c: command in the command prompt
4. Run the IDE without non-bundled plugins, using the following command line option disableNonBundledPlugins, for example, idea64.exe disableNonBundledPlugins
5. Delete the .port file from the %LocalAppData%\JetBrains\<IDE name><version> folder

If the issue persists, contact support via a web form or create a YouTrack issue and provide the following information:

1. Java crash logs: files called java_error_in*.log or jbr_err*.log that can be found in your user home directory

2. The entire directory with compressed IDE logs. Find their default location based on the used IDE in the Documentation.

   Upload logs directly to the ticket or our shared storage, and share the upload ID.