Bug 502133 - Opening a file with filename starting with "#" by double-clicking in the file explorer causes the whole folder to open
Summary: Opening a file with filename starting with "#" by double-clicking in the file...
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 495839
Alias: None
Product: okular
Classification: Applications
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Other Microsoft Windows
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Okular developers
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Reported: 2025-03-28 16:40 UTC by david
Modified: 2025-05-27 04:15 UTC (History)
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Description david 2025-03-28 16:40:25 UTC 
Created attachment 179821 [details]
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SUMMARY

Opening a file with filename starting with "#" by double-clicking in the file explorer causes the whole folder to open


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. In Windows, double click a file with a name starting with a "#", as can be the attached to this report
2. If needed, select Okular as program to open

OBSERVED RESULT
All of the contents of the folder (and subfolders) are opened as different pages of a document

EXPECTED RESULT
The selected file is opened

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 11
Comment 1 John Kizer 2025-05-27 04:15:54 UTC 
Hi - merging this in with the existing report for this issue. Thanks!

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 495839 ***