By skyforbes 
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Building cross-platform applications with Electron is one of the framework’s key strengths. However, the process isn’t always seamless, especially when trying to build a Windows app on a macOS machine. While macOS can handle its own builds flawlessly, the journey to create a Windows-compatible app often involves unexpected obstacles. After personally navigating this challenge, I’ve compiled insights and practical steps to help others avoid the pitfalls I encountered.
The Problem
When I built my Electron app for macOS, everything worked perfectly. The app compiled without issues, and testing went smoothly. Feeling confident, I attempted to build the Windows version of the same app from my MacBook. That’s when the problems began.
Despite using the same codebase, the build process for Windows became a frustrating exercise in troubleshooting. Among the many issues I faced, one of the most persistent errors was:
Error: spawn EINVAL at ChildProcess.spawn, errno: -4071
This error occurred after I transferred my project files to a Windows machine. Even…