Cannot start remote development due to corrupted backend installation. Cannot start the IDE. Please try to reinstall the IDE

Problem

Cannot start the backend for remote development.

"Cannot start the IDE" window appears with exception and suggestion Please try to reinstall the IDE.

Cause

The installation of IDE backends is corrupted because it was copied from another PC.

Resolution:

• Close the IDE
• Clean up the ~/.cache/JetBrains and ~/.config/JetBrains directories
• Re-download the backend and JetBrains Client again