Bug 205207

Summary:	Konqueror Does not properly open downloaded .exe files, default cause no .exe to open correctly
Product:	[Unmaintained] kde-windows	Reporter:	jim.fulner
Component:	general	Assignee:	KDE-Windows <windows-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED WORKSFORME
Severity:	crash	CC:	bobhdus, caionnew, justin.zobel, viesturs.zarins
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Microsoft Windows
OS:	Microsoft Windows
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description jim.fulner 2009-08-26 16:58:00 UTC

Version:            (using KDE 4.3.0)
OS:                MS Windows
Installed from:    MS Windows

This is the worst bug I've encountered. While attempting to download a .exe file, the OPEN option does not know "what application to open with" the default choice given is Konqueror, as such that option is chosen. Not only does that not allow said downloaded file to open correctly, but all .exe files throughout windows now try to open with Konqueror instead of trying to launch themselves. 

This is the second time I've encountered this bug and again will have to scower the internet to find a registry fix for this. (The first time was 4.2.x but I thought it was simply user error, but even this user error should not be allowed). 

Konqueror needs to "know" how to open .exe files in Windows.

Comment 1 Tommi Tervo 2009-08-31 08:53:04 UTC

*** Bug 205760 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***

Comment 2 bobhdus 2009-10-03 05:26:38 UTC

I have the same problem on my other computer that I use to operate my Sherline cnc mill. Any patches for this? Let me know. bobhdus@sbcglobal.net Thanks

Comment 3 disabled account 2010-01-23 00:10:51 UTC

Confirmed in KDE SC 4.3.90, first konqueror suggests to open my .exe file with kwrite and after I press download and open it up when the download is finished it "examines" about 30 seconds and then tells me it is an executable and is not opened for security reasons.

Comment 4 Justin Zobel 2020-12-07 05:08:21 UTC

Thank you for the report.

As it has been a while since this was reported, can you please test and confirm if this issue is still occurring or if this bug report can be marked as resolved.

I have set the bug status to "needsinfo" pending your response, please change back to "reported" or "resolved/worksforme" when you respond, thank you.

Comment 5 Bug Janitor Service 2020-12-22 04:34:29 UTC

Dear Bug Submitter,

This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least
15 days. Please provide the requested information as soon as
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Comment 6 Bug Janitor Service 2021-01-06 04:34:01 UTC

This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least
30 days. The bug is now closed as RESOLVED > WORKSFORME
due to lack of needed information.

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