diff --git a/appveyor.yml b/appveyor.yml
index 26ab29cd..73a812ce 100644
--- a/appveyor.yml
+++ b/appveyor.yml
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ cache:
 
 # what combinations to test
 environment:
+  global:
+    ELECTRON_NO_ATTACH_CONSOLE: true
   matrix:
     - nodejs_version: 5