[FFmpeg-trac] #11397(undetermined:new): Empty file version information in Windows File explorer.

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#11397: Empty file version information in Windows File explorer.
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             Reporter:  spooky       |                     Type:
                                     |  enhancement
               Status:  new          |                 Priority:  normal
            Component:               |                  Version:
  undetermined                       |  unspecified
             Keywords:  Version      |               Blocked By:
             Blocking:               |  Reproduced by developer:  0
Analyzed by developer:  0            |
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 It would be very welcome to have FFmpeg's version displayed in the "File
 Version" column of Windows File explorer, as that column is currently left
 empty.

 == Why

 This change would make it much easier for users to see which version they
 have installed directly in File Explorer, without having to open the
 command line and run "ffmpeg -version". I'm not sure if other operating
 systems have similar file version tracking in their explorers, but adding
 this feature for Windows would definitely improve version tracking.


 == Steps to reproduce

 **1. Open Windows Explorer:**

     ''Press Windows + E to open a new Windows Explorer window.''

 **2. Navigate to the FFmpeg Executable:**

     ''Go to the directory where FFmpeg is installed (e.g., C:\Program
 Files\FFmpeg\bin).''

 **3. Add the File Version Column:**

     ''a. Right-click on the column headers in the file list (where it says
 "Name," "Date modified," etc.).''
     ''b. In the context menu, select "More..." to open the "Choose
 Details" dialog.''
     ''c. Scroll through the list and check the box next to "File
 version".''
     ''d. Click "OK" to apply the changes.''

 **4. Check the File Version:**

     ''a.Locate the ffmpeg.exe file in the list.''
     ''b.You should see that the "File Version" column is NOT populated
 with the version information for FFmpeg.''
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Ticket URL: <https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11397>
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