QL-Win / QL-Win/QuickLook

system cannot find the file specified (due to special characters in filename)

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Description

Describe the bug
Trying to play a flac, resulting in "system cannot find the file specified" error

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. download any flac with cover
  2. toggle quicklook on a flac with cover
  3. see error

Expected behavior
Able to play flac with or without cover

Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS Version: Windows 10 21h1 (19043.1415)
  • QuickLook Version: MSI Ver. 3.7.1.0

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Research direction

The payload names no source file or test. Reproduce the issue on Windows 10 by playing a FLAC with embedded cover art and special characters in its filename, then trace the playback path from the resulting file-not-found error. Done means FLAC files with and without cover art play successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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