QL-Win / QL-Win/QuickLook

Fix pre-release auto update check, or disable it

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Description

When installing pre-release version of QuickLook, after a few minutes this message shows:

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Potential options:

  1. Fix pre-release auto update check
  2. Disable auto update check in pre-release versions

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the auto-update message with a pre-release installation and trace the pre-release update check. Done means the check no longer shows the message incorrectly, or is disabled for pre-release versions, with the chosen behavior verified.

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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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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