diff --git a/freeze.py b/freeze.py
index 77676847f..cd654f196 100644
--- a/freeze.py
+++ b/freeze.py
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ def find_files(directory, patterns):
     extra_exe = {"base": None, "name": exe_name + "-cli.exe"}
 
     # Standard graphical Win32 launcher
-    base = "Win32GUI"
+    base = "console"
     build_exe_options["include_msvcr"] = True
     exe_name += ".exe"