.EXE file keeps on running on the background

[taoufikel]

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Hello guys,
I have developed this software here, but the thing is as I create a .exe file for it, it keeps on running on the background.
This is the repository: https://github.com/taoufikel/bytescleaner-driver-pro/
If anyone has already experienced this issue, please let me know how I can work it out to have a fully functional .exe
Thank you very much for your time and help beforehand

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[MaleenRodrigo]

Hello,

I've reviewed your repository and here are several potential reasons why your generated .exe file might continue running in the background after execution:

Common Causes:

1. Non-terminating loops:

• Inspect your code for infinite loops (while True or similar loops) without proper exit conditions. Such loops can keep your application alive indefinitely.

2. Background threads:

• If your application starts threads, ensure they're either daemon (Python) or background (C#) threads. Non-daemon threads will prevent the application from terminating.
• For Python:

thread = threading.Thread(target=your_function)
thread.daemon = True
thread.start()

• For C#:

Thread myThread = new Thread(MyMethod);
myThread.IsBackground = true;
myThread.Start();

3. Hidden or secondary windows:

• Verify no secondary or hidden windows/forms remain open when closing the main form. Ensure all forms explicitly close when expected.

4. External subprocesses:

• Confirm if any subprocesses are started and not correctly terminated or awaited, causing lingering processes.

Debugging Steps:

• List active threads at exit (Python example):

import threading
print([t.name for t in threading.enumerate()])

• Use Process Explorer or a debugger:
  Attach to the running .exe using a tool like Process Explorer or Visual Studio debugger to identify active threads or hanging processes.

• Check packaging tools (PyInstaller):
  If you're using PyInstaller, ensure that multiprocessing code has appropriate guards (if __name__ == "__main__":) and that the executable behaves as expected when running unfrozen.

Possible Quick Fixes:

• Explicitly terminate your app (not ideal as a permanent fix but useful for debugging):
  • Python: sys.exit(0)
  • C#: Environment.Exit(0)

Ideally, you should identify and fix the root cause (threads, loops, or subprocesses). This ensures graceful and clean termination.

If you'd like further assistance, consider sharing specific sections of code, such as thread initialization or application shutdown logic.

Hope this helps!

[taoufikel]

thank you for taking time to reply, I really appreciated it. However, I developed the software using TypeScript and the thing is I am not really that good with code. Also, I have been using electron.js in order to extract the .exe file, and it does give me one, but it keeps on running on the background and so far it seems that I am actually stuck on this step. If you can help me up solve this, I will be really very grateful