diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-desktop.yml b/.github/workflows/build-desktop.yml
index 4695f9bda..e919c93ab 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-desktop.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-desktop.yml
@@ -124,6 +124,11 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: pnpm i
+
+      - name: Prebuild packages (Windows)
+        if: runner.os == 'windows'
+        run: pnpm run build:packages
+
       - name: Update main hash
         working-directory: apps/desktop
         run: pnpm update:main-hash