diff --git a/electron-builder.yml b/electron-builder.yml
index 45cd01b..4051a3a 100644
--- a/electron-builder.yml
+++ b/electron-builder.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ files:
   - node_modules/mimic-fn/**/*
   - node_modules/semver/**/*
   - node_modules/onetime/**/*
-  - node_modules/uuid/**/*
   - "!node_modules/**/*.ts"
   - "!node_modules/**/*.map"
 asar: true
@@ -43,6 +42,7 @@ nsis:
   allowToChangeInstallationDirectory: true
   createDesktopShortcut: true
   createStartMenuShortcut: true
+  shortcutName: Krunker Civilian Client
   artifactName: "${productName}-${version}-Setup.${ext}"
 
 portable:
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index a9a6830..36b111e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "krunker-civilian-client",
-  "version": "0.5.3",
+  "version": "0.5.4",
   "description": "Cross-platform Krunker game client",
   "main": "dist/main/index.js",
   "homepage": "https://gitea.crjlab.net/bigjakk/krunker-civilian-client",
diff --git a/src/main/index.ts b/src/main/index.ts
index a089e0a..fe117c3 100644
--- a/src/main/index.ts
+++ b/src/main/index.ts
@@ -54,6 +54,9 @@ const advancedConfig = { ...advancedDefaults, ...config.get('advanced') };
 const perfConfig = { fpsUnlocked: true, ...config.get('performance') };
 applyPlatformFlags(platformInfo, advancedConfig, perfConfig);
 
+// ── App identity (must match electron-builder appId for taskbar pin persistence) ──
+app.setAppUserModelId('com.krunkercivilian.client');
+
 // ── Resource swapper protocol (must register before app.ready) ──
 initSwapperProtocol();