diff --git a/python_appimage/utils/compat.py b/python_appimage/utils/compat.py
index faa11e6..c3f9b74 100644
--- a/python_appimage/utils/compat.py
+++ b/python_appimage/utils/compat.py
@@ -6,5 +6,5 @@ def decode(s):
     '''
     try:
         return s.decode()
-    except AttributeError:
+    except Exception:
         return str(s)