Bug 459037

Summary:	For security reasons, launching executables is not allowed in this context.
Product:	[Frameworks and Libraries] frameworks-kdeclarative	Reporter:	jc1829b
Component:	general	Assignee:	Marco Martin <notmart>
Status:	RESOLVED WORKSFORME
Severity:	normal	CC:	kdelibs-bugs-null, nate
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	5.25.0
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description jc1829b 2022-09-13 00:04:56 UTC

SUMMARY
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Downloading .exe programs and attempting to utilize WINE, WINEGLASS, Q4WINE, WINE TRICKS - any
available program available through Fedora available software to install Windows programs without
any success. Because the " system" will NOT accept executable (.exe) files due to 'safety concerns'!
I have attempted to locate a bypass or override for this and can't find it ANYWHERE! :-(

(bug 433148 addresses similar problem, For security reasons, launching executables is not allowed in this context,
EXCEPT for programs 'already' installed.)

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STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. https://www.downloads.cnet.com - select Driver Booster (IOBIT DRIVER BOOSTER -FREE-) download
2. On KDE Plasma, access Wine to download
3. 

OBSERVED RESULT
error message received - For security reasons, launching executables is not allowed in this context. 

EXPECTED RESULT
Program loaded OR method by which I can change system to accept .exe files.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Fedora Linux 36
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.25.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.97.0
Qt Version: 5.15.5
Kernal Version: 5.19.8-200.FC36.x86_64(64-bit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I am NOT a programmer and know NOTHING about the KDE system except that it's a clone/work around
browser similar to Windows without the problems Windows has. However, for all of the quirks Windows
has ... I wonder IF KDE Plasma/Linux was the right choice? (previous Linux/Cinnamon user & hated it)

Comment 1 Nate Graham 2022-09-13 19:15:14 UTC

How exactly are you trying to launch them? Clicking from the Plasma Desktop? Clickin from a Dolphin window? Right-click > open from somewhere?

Comment 2 jc1829b 2022-09-14 22:11:58 UTC

Drop It! I'm tired of attempting to deal with Linux and KDE Plasma systems to attempt to perform SIMPLE
transactions - downloading Windows-similar programs (games or utilities) and getting the 'system' to DO
what it's claim to be able to do!

I'M GOING BACK TO WINDOWS 10!

Comment 3 Nate Graham 2022-09-14 23:46:02 UTC

Ok, sorry you had a bad experience. FWIW I suspect this is already fixed by a change I made for Plasma 5.26, but without the information I asked for, there's no way to be sure.