https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=466332
Bug ID: 466332
Summary: Clicking on a .desktop file from applications:/
opens in text editor instead of launching application
Classification: I don't know
Product: kde
Version: unspecified
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: unassigned-b...@kde.org
Reporter: shaner...@email.com
Target Milestone: ---
Clicking on a .desktop file from applications:/ opens in text editor instead
of executing
Occurs in folderview plasmoid / konqueror / dolphin
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
1. Open one of the above mentioned applications / widgets
2. Set the path to applications:/
3. Navigate to desired application
4. Click on application
OBSERVED RESULT:
Desktop file is opened in text editor
EXPECTED RESULT
Desktop file should be executed
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Various *buntus, including Neon, fresh installs
Linux/KDE Plasma:
KDE Plasma Version: 5.25 / 5.26 / 5.27
KDE Frameworks Version: Whatever was current since 5.25
Qt Version: Whatever was current since 5.25
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Have tried different settings under
Konqueror/Dolphin->Preferences->General->Confirmations, makes no difference
Tried copying older folderview plasmoid from (working) 5.24 to test, but it
doesn't run correctly
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