diff --git a/src/main/app-paths/get-electron-app-path/electron-app/electron-app.injectable.ts b/src/main/app-paths/get-electron-app-path/electron-app/electron-app.injectable.ts
index 15da37c645..891cb24864 100644
--- a/src/main/app-paths/get-electron-app-path/electron-app/electron-app.injectable.ts
+++ b/src/main/app-paths/get-electron-app-path/electron-app/electron-app.injectable.ts
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ import { app } from "electron";
 const electronAppInjectable = getInjectable({
   instantiate: () => app,
   lifecycle: lifecycleEnum.singleton,
-  causesSideEffects: false,
+  causesSideEffects: true,
 });
 
 export default electronAppInjectable;