Try waiting a short time before hitting enter. I have this problem too
(albeit occasionally). Something to do with Actions not being loaded
yet in pane 2 when QS tries to execute the Command.

On Jul 9, 2:19 am, Jeremy Bechtold <[email protected]> wrote:
> unless I already have QS activated/invoked, it takes invoking and
> launching an item two attempts to make something happen most of the
> time. it's not a killer, but I'd love for it to be something that I
> can fix. I never had any problems with previous versions, even after
> switching to 10.6, but in recent months went to ß60 on a whim, and
> since then have had this problem.
>
> I have about a dozen custom triggers (which mostly work on first
> attempt), many plugins, and I use the primer interface. most QS uses
> for me are launching apps or files, but I sometimes string together
> longer bits for useful actions. my issues happen mostly (or at least
> are noticed) when I try to launch an app. being that primer is a built-
> in interface, I assume that a newer version isn't likely, though I've
> just come to think to check that as I type. any other thoughts?
>
> a common scenario is I want to launch chrome or safari. I invoke QS,
> type the first few characters, the app appears as the first item due
> to it knowing my tendencies, and then I hit return to launch as 'open'
> is the default result listed for my apps and files. most times, I have
> to repeat this process for the app to launch. it still beats using the
> mouse and dock, but I'd love to know if there is something I can fix
> on my end to remove this extra step. I use QS hundreds or times a day,
> and it's gotten to be a little annoying.
>
> thanks.

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