NI Switch Executive Stuck on Initializing Virtual Device When Opening a Test Panel

Updated Jun 8, 2026

Reported In

Software

  • Switch Executive
  • Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)

Issue Details

When I open a virtual device from NI Switch Executive in NI MAX and click Test Panels, the message Initializing Virtual Device appears, but nothing happens afterward, the interface freezes at that point.

 

Solution

This behavior indicates a corrupt or incomplete installation of NI software. Running a repair or uninstalling and reinstalling NI Switch Executive and NI‑SWITCH, has been known to resolve the issue.