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QuickLook not working on Network Files

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Description

Describe the bug
Pressing spacebar to preview any file on network drive does nothing.

Expected behavior
Pressing spacebar on network drive files should show the preview.

Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS Version: Windows 10 Pro 19045.5965
  • QuickLook Version: 4.0.2

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue on Windows 10 Pro 19045.5965 with QuickLook 4.0.2 by pressing Space on a file stored on a network drive. Start by tracing the entry point for the Spacebar preview action and compare network-drive handling with local files. Done means network-drive files display their preview when Space is pressed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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