Failed To Execute Script Mspm-source [portable] Access
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Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding why this error happens and how to resolve it. Common Causes of the Error
| Check | Result | |-------|--------| | Working directory | Executable runs from external drive → path resolution fails | | Missing import | pandas / numpy / geopandas not bundled | | Hidden import needed | importlib.metadata , pkg_resources , or dynamic plugin | | Isolated test | Running in same dir as all .dll + data files → works |
Run the command: Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine . Type and press Enter to confirm the change. 5. Debugging for Developers (PyInstaller)
Incompatible binary extension (.pyd/.so) or wrong Python version failed to execute script mspm-source
pyinstaller --onefile --hidden-import=pandas --hidden-import=numpy \ --add-data "config.json;." --collect-all geopandas \ --debug mspm-source.py
If you have multiple versions of Python installed, they may conflict.
Security software wrongly identifies the executable as a threat and blocks its execution.
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When you click on a single-file PyInstaller executable, it secretly unpacks its entire core Python environment into a temporary directory on your C: drive (usually a folder starting with _MEI inside C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp ).
Type mspm-source.exe (or the exact name of the file) and press .
If you built this executable yourself and your users are reporting this error, check your source code for these common PyInstaller pitfalls:
: The script requires external files (images, configs, or libraries) that were not bundled correctly or have been moved from the original directory. Common Causes of the Error | Check |
Several underlying issues can trigger this crash. Identifying the right cause makes fixing it much easier:
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This error typically occurs when a Python script packaged into an executable fails at startup due to one of these reasons: