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Electron Compiled EXE Not working as expected

I've been trying to "package" my Electron Application, using the below script, however when the .exe is created and I try to run said .exe I end up with an error listed below.

I feel very stupid asking this; but what is the issue causing this as this is the first time experiencing Electron, ive read through countless documents, stackoverflow questions in relation to my issue with no avail.

Script
electron-packager . --overwrite --asar=true --platform=win32 --arch=ia32 --icon=images/icon/logo.ico --prune=true --out=release-builds --version-string.CompanyName=CE --version-string.FileDescription=CE --version-string.ProductName=\"TestApp\" && node installers/windows/createinstaller.js
Error
Package.json (as requested by comments)
{
  "name": "test",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "electron test",
  "main": "main.js",
  "scripts": {
    "start": "electron .",
    "installer:mac": "electron-packager . --overwrite --platform=darwin --arch=x64 --icon=assets/icons/mac/icon.icns --prune=true --out=release-builds",
    "installer:win": "electron-packager . --overwrite --asar=true --platform=win32 --arch=ia32 --icon=images/icon/test.ico --prune=true --out=release-builds --version-string.CompanyName=CE --version-string.FileDescription=CE --version-string.ProductName=\"test\" && node installers/windows/createinstaller.js",
    "installer:linux": "electron-packager . --overwrite --platform=linux --arch=x64 --icon=assets/icons/png/icon.png --prune=true --out=release-builds"
  },
  
  "authors": [
    "Johnty"
  ],
  "license": "MIT",
  "dependencies": {
    "discord-rich-presence": "0.0.8",
    "discord.js": "^12.3.1",
    "electron-log": "^4.2.4",
    "moment": "^2.27.0",
    "node-notifier": "^8.0.0",
    "update-electron-app": "^2.0.1",
    "web-remote-control": "^1.9.8",
    "webhook-discord": "^3.7.5"
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    "axios": "^0.21.0",
    "electron": "^10.4.7",
    "electron-packager": "^15.1.0",
    "electron-winstaller": "^4.0.1"
  }
}
Solution

  • electron-packager's prune option removes any packages from the final bundle that are listed in the devDependencies section.

    Since axios is listed there, it is removed from the bundle.

    You should put it into the dependencies section and rebuild the bundle.