Many executables require a sidecar folder (often named _internal, dist, or lib). If you moved just the .exe file without its accompanying folder, the script cannot find its dependencies. Ensure the entire extracted or built directory is intact.
If you maintain the mspm-source script and build the executable: failed to execute script mspm-source
| Action | Implementation |
|--------|----------------|
| Add error logging | In mspm-source.py, wrap main() in a try-except and log to a file: sys.stderr = open("error.log", "w") |
| Use PyInstaller’s --debug | Build with: pyinstaller --debug --onefile mspm-source.py |
| Include hidden imports | If using dynamic imports, specify: --hidden-import=module_name |
| Set working directory | In your script, use os.chdir(os.path.dirname(sys.executable)) |
| Bundle all data files | Use --add-data "src/data;data" for PyInstaller |
| Test on target OS | Build and test on the oldest supported OS version (e.g., Windows 10 21H2, Ubuntu 20.04) | Many executables require a sidecar folder (often named
The most direct fix is to remove the shortcut or script from your startup routine. After removing the entry, restart your PC
Steps:
After removing the entry, restart your PC. The error should no longer appear.