The error reads as follows: Error starting penguin container.

Launching vmshell failed: Error starting crostini for terminal.

If youre not sure what to do about this issue, follow the troubleshooting steps below.

chromebook-error-starting-penguin-container

Sometimes, simply restarting your equipment is enough to clear up strange glitches like this one.

Additionally, you could also remove the battery and leave your gear unplugged for one minute.

If youre still getting the same error, go to the next step.

power-and-refresh-keys-chromebook

peek if you’ve got the option to access your container through Crosh.

Remove and Reinstall Linux

If the error persists, youre kind of running out of options.

Remove Linux, and then set it up again.

vmc-start-termina-command

Keep in mind that youll lose all the data stored inside your Linux environment.

Then run thevmc destroy terminacommand.

Go back toSettings, and look to see if you’re free to remove Linux now.