diff --git a/examples/vga_shell/vga_shell.ino b/examples/vga_shell/vga_shell.ino
index 4e7e37f..7ee5629 100644
--- a/examples/vga_shell/vga_shell.ino
+++ b/examples/vga_shell/vga_shell.ino
@@ -126,6 +126,9 @@ void setup() {
         while(true);
     }
 
+    // Ensure significant system folders
+    RishkaVM::ensureSystemDirectories();
+
     // Initialize the Rishka VM instance.
     vm = new RishkaVM();
     vm->initialize(&Terminal);