Exporting a project to windows generates an unstable executable

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Exporting a project to windows generates an unstable executable

Owl

Hey all!

Well, I've finished my project (64 bits). Exporting it with debug mode on works fine, but when I turn it off, and then run the executable, a black window with Godot's symbol hangs for about two seconds, then crashes. I've tried reinstalling my template - didn't work.

I have Godot 3.4.4, running on Windows 10.

How do I fix it?

Thanks!

EDIT: Okay hmm in the place where you can specify which files to export I've added json, txt and mp3... now it's running.

So now I have two files in my folder. An executable and a pck file. Should I have only these two? Is it normal? If I want to add extra files for release, like a README file for the player, do I add those manually to a zip file?

EDIT 2: another issue. I've specified another .png file which I want to use as an icon for the executable, but it still exports the executable with Godot's symbol. How do I change that? Extra: okay I've created and .icon file and in the options specified where it is. I have a 16x16 version and a 64x64 version - neither is applied to the .exe file when I export my project. Why is that?

cybereality

The exe file doesn't change in the file browser, but it will in the task bar. You can hack it if you like with Resource Hacker.

Owl

Okay cheers!

I've managed to change the .exe's icon. I've followed this tutorial: