macosquicklook
I want to see if I have any extra .qlgenerator files there, or if I'm missing any.
If someone with a recent or (better yet) new clean install could list the files in that folder, OR if anyone knows where I could find an official list from Apple, that would be great.
I have Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4, and that file is present. The file is copyrighted by Apple ("3.2, Copyright Apple Inc. 2007-2011").
Looking at the content of its info.plist file, I see that its purpose is generating a preview for files with a content type UTI equal to com.apple.iconset, which (as far as I remember) is the type of files containing a set of icons.
The computer I am using is a Mac Mini middle 2011. I don't actually remember if It came with Mac OS X 10.7 already installed, or it came with Mac OS X 10.6, and then I installed Mac OS X 10.7. I have also installed Xcode.
Probably that can explain why some computers don't have that plugin, and some computers have it. It could also be the difference is caused from installed software, or an update of the operating system.
I would not say the plugin should not be there. It is not a file created from malware, or viruses to cause any issue with your computer.
Quick Look windows have had a button for opening files since Lion:
They're not shown in the full screen slideshow windows though. Holding or secondary-clicking (but not control-clicking) the button shows a menu for selecting other applications.
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I try to do what I can, unfortunately I did not exactly 10.8, I would like to point out that the following list is for
Audio.qlgenerator Bookmark.qlgenerat Clippings.qlgenera Contact.qlgenerato EPS.qlgenerator Font.qlgenerator Icon.qlgenerator Image.qlgenerator LocPDF.qlgenerator Mail.qlgenerator Movie.qlgenerator Notes.qlgenerator Office.qlgenerator PDF.qlgenerator Package.qlgenerato SceneKit.qlgenerat Security.qlgenerat StandardBundles.ql Text.qlgenerator Web.qlgenerator iCal.qlgenerator iChat.qlgeneratorThen in addition to
/System/Library/QuickLook/there is also/Library/QuickLook/where I found:iBooksAuthor.qlgenerator iWork.qlgenerator