- 1 year ago
PyInstaller created GTK3 executable: gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll could not be extracted
If you encounter an error stating that the gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll
file could not be extracted when running a PyInstaller-created GTK3 executable, it is likely due to a missing or inaccessible DLL file. Here are some steps you can take to resolve the issue:
Verify DLL Availability: Ensure that the
gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll
file exists in the appropriate location and is accessible. Check if the DLL file is present in the output directory where PyInstaller created the executable. If it is missing, you may need to manually copy the DLL file into the correct location or include it as part of the PyInstaller bundling process.Check GTK3 Installation: Make sure that GTK3 is installed correctly on your system and that all the required dependencies, including the
gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll
file, are available. Reinstalling or repairing the GTK3 installation may help resolve any missing DLL issues.Include DLL Files in PyInstaller Bundle: If the DLL file is missing from the PyInstaller bundle, you can explicitly include it during the PyInstaller build process. Open the
.spec
file generated by PyInstaller (e.g.,your_script.spec
) and add the DLL file to thedatas
list under theAnalysis
section. Here's an example:pythona = Analysis(['your_script.py'],
pathex=['path/to/your/script'],
binaries=[('path/to/gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll', 'gi')],
...)
Replace
'path/to/gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll'
with the actual path to the DLL file and adjust the'your_script.py'
and'path/to/your/script'
values accordingly.Specify DLL Path at Runtime: If the DLL file is not bundled with the executable, you can set the DLL search path at runtime. Before importing any GTK-related modules in your script, add the following code:
pythonimport os
os.add_dll_directory('path/to/gi')
Replace
'path/to/gi'
with the actual path to the directory containing thegi
module and the_gi-cpython-38.dll
file.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the gi/_gi-cpython-38.dll
file not being extracted when running a PyInstaller-created GTK3 executable. Ensure that the necessary DLL files are available, bundled correctly, or included at runtime to ensure the smooth execution of your application.