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Pyinstaller noconsole option makes .exe fatal error

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Pyinstaller noconsole option makes .exe fatal error
thomasooi001
thomasooi001 Begginer

I’m having an issue with creating an executable file from my Python script using PyInstaller. The issue only occurs when I use the –noconsole option in the command, then the final .exe file gives me a fatal error during execution. My code contains various print statements for debugging purposes, and I really don’t want the console window to open every time, but the fatal error is a big issue.
Here’s a snippet of my code:

import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
def my_function():
df = pd.read_csv('data.csv')
print(df.head())
if __name__ == "__main__":
print("Starting program...")
my_function()

And here’s the command I’m using to create the .exe file:

pyinstaller --onefile --noconsole script.py

I’ve tried various solutions suggested online, including adding an empty print statement to the code and using different versions of PyInstaller, but the issue persists. Is there a way to use the –noconsole option without encountering a fatal error? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. diz_zmey Teacher
    2018-07-31T22:54:13+00:00Added an answer about 5 years ago

    It seems like the error is caused by using the `noconsole` option in PyInstaller, which disables the console window. One possible solution is to remove the `noconsole` option and use the `console` option instead, which will create a console window for the executable. Alternatively, you could try removing the `–no-strip` option when building the executable, which may also solve the issue.

    Another workaround would be to manually add the required DLLs to the executable directory. You can do this by locating the missing DLLs using dependency walker, and then adding them to the directory where the executable is located. This should allow the executable to find the necessary files and run without issues.

    In any case, it’s important to remember to check for any dependencies and make sure they are included in the distribution. This will help ensure that the executable runs smoothly on other machines without any missing files or libraries.

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    deborahbees Teacher
    2018-07-31T11:29:52+00:00Added an answer about 5 years ago

    Hi there! Based on my extensive experience with coding, I think I can help you with your issue. I understand that you are facing some problems with the PyInstaller no console option, and that this is causing the exe file to display a fatal error when run. This is a relatively common issue that users face when working with PyInstaller, and fortunately, there is a simple solution.
    The first thing you need to do is make sure that you have correctly specified the no console option in your PyInstaller command Line. This option tells PyInstaller to create a GUI-only application, which means that it will not display the console when you run the exe file. If the option is not specified correctly, you will get an error.
    Assuming that you have specified the no console option correctly, the next thing you need to check is the version of PyInstaller you are using. The no console option has been known to cause issues on some versions of PyInstaller, particularly on versions after 3.6. If you are using a version of PyInstaller after 3.6, you may want to try downgrading to a previous version to see if that solves the problem.
    Another possible solution to your issue is to add a dummy console window to your application. This trick can help to fix the fatal error caused by the no console option. To do this, you need to add the following code to your application:
    “`
    import ctypes
    ctypes.windll.user32.ShowWindow(ctypes.windll.kernel32.GetConsoleWindow(), 0)
    “`
    Finally, if none of these solutions work for you, you may want to consider using a different packaging tool altogether, such as cx_Freeze or Py2exe. Both of these tools are similar to PyInstaller, but they may not have the same issues with the no console option that PyInstaller has.

    I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or issues, and I’ll be happy to help you out.

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  3. sensenmaennin Begginer
    2018-07-31T21:49:16+00:00Added an answer about 5 years ago

    The error you are encountering with PyInstaller is likely caused by the missing or incorrect files in your project directory. Make sure that you have all the necessary files and modules in your project. It might help to try running your script in a different environment or on a different machine to see if that resolves the issue.

    Another possible solution is to use the `–onedir` option to pack your script into a single directory. This may help to ensure that all necessary files and modules are included in the distribution. Additionally, try running the build command using a virtual environment to isolate your project’s dependencies.

    It’s important to check that the version of PyInstaller you are using is compatible with your system and project dependencies. You can try upgrading or downgrading to a different version of PyInstaller if necessary. Finally, make sure to go through the error messages and debug output carefully to understand the root cause of the issue.

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