QL-Win / QL-Win/QuickLook

fail opening .cpp file

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Description

When press space to quick-look any .cpp file, it will not respond and quickly crash.
WIndows 10; QuickLook v3.7.3
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the crash on Windows 10 with QuickLook v3.7.3 by pressing Space on a .cpp file. Inspect the available plugin configuration shown in the report and identify the failing QuickLook entry point. Done means .cpp files open without the application becoming unresponsive or crashing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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