Anki Startup Error on Linux Virtual Machine

Anki Help
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Hello All,

[PROBLEM] I receive the following error whenever I startup Anki in the terminal window. Anki will usually still open and run, but it still can become frustratingly unresponsive quite a bit (enough to warrant a post). Additionally, every now and then the program will become unresponsive. I have restarted my computer many times, deleted and redownloaded Anki, and I still have this issue. This error is generated with both the Anki 2.12.26 & 2.12.22 versions. Googling the problem has not been helpful either. Please help me learn what this means in plain speech.

[ERROR] Gtk-Message: 18:16:07.194: Failed to load module “atk-bridge”
mpv not found, reverting to mplayer

[SPECS] I am using a Chromebook with a native Linux virtual machine. Specifically, I am using the Google Pixelbook’s Crostini distribution. I have tried using both Anki 2.12.26 and Anki 2.12.22 and have the same issue.

[CLOSING] If someone could explain to me like I’m 5, what this error is and how to fix it, much appreciated.

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atk-bridge is about accessibility; I don’t it’s of any relevance here. If anything, I guess the lack of that module would make it faster.

mpv not found, reverting to mplayer: mpv and mplayer are multimedia players. mpv is newer.

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Yes, those messages are probably unrelated to issues you are having and likely can be ignored. No experience with Chromebooks I’m afraid; perhaps someone else has some suggestions for you.