App not appearing in Windows start menu after installation

[YagoGG]

• Version: 3.27.0

• Target: Windows x64

• Node.js version: 6.2.2

• npm version: 3.9.5

• build field in development package.json:

"build": {
    "app-bundle-id": "com.yagogg.myapp",
    "app-category-type": "public.app-category.productivity"
  }

I've created an app using Electron, and successfully bundled it in an .exe file with electron-builder, using the command run.

When I run the generated executable, the application starts with the default installation GIF, as expected.

After the GIF finishes, the app restarts and works properly. It even appears in control panel's programs list.

However, if I look for it in the start menu applications, it isn't there (and searching it by its name only returns the aforementioned .exe installer).
Because of this, once the app is closed, the only way to open it back is running again the installer.

I'd like to know why does this happen, and how can I solve it.
Thanks!

[develar]

Only NSIS installer creates shortcuts and start menu without code on your side. For Squirrel.Windows please see #549 (comment)

[YagoGG]

Alright, thank you very much!

[develar]

We understand that it is not user-friendly, and it is why NSIS was added, but NSIS will not be default windows target until #529 is not fixed.

[YagoGG]

BTW, how come it says Unknown target: nsis?

"build": {
    "appId": "com.yagogg.myapp",
    "win": {
      "target": [ "nsis" ]
    },
    "nsis": {

    }
}

[develar]

@YagoGG electron-builder 3 is outdated, please use latest version.

[YagoGG]

Great, now it works like a charm! Thanks a lot @develar