PyInstaller Users Can Avoid False Positives by Switching to --onedir Flag
Many developers using PyInstaller face issues when bundling Python scripts into executable files using the --onefile option, which triggers false positive errors. The root cause appears to be how --onefile packages dependencies into a single compressed file, which can conflict with certain system or antivirus checks. A simple workaround is to use the --onedir flag instead, which bundles the application into a directory rather than a single file. This approach keeps required DLL files as separate, independent files alongside the executable. The fix is straightforward and resolves the false positive issue without requiring any complex configuration changes.
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