Hmm in that case how do you remove those entries as mine is also getting a bit crowded as well especially for some of my pdf files. lol!
The poster asked how not to make a file open in iTunes every time so I gave the info dialogue as that's what i use. I changed every mp3 to open in vlc. or cog or what ever I want to use for the next few months. Take care. On Aug 6, 2012, at 9:33 AM, "David Griffith" <[email protected]> wrote: > I think what is being asked to how to remove entries in the list. I have > this problem also as nisus Writer Pro has inserted itself into every open > with dialogue box, even media files for some reason. So I used to use for > example switch media converter from the open with dialogue but the various > Nisus pro options have now crowded out the possibility of having Switch as > an open with option. As I never use media files with Nisus Writer Pro I need > to get rid of those entries in order to allow the space for Switch to > reappear as an option. Clearly though making Switch the default program > would not be appropriate here. > David Griffith > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami > Sent: 06 August 2012 17:18 > To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility > Subject: Re: Uninstalling apps and file type actions. > > to set your default action hit cmd I on the file then go to open with and > then in the pop up button choose your program then go to change all. This is > the easiest way of opening files with a default program that I can think > of.. I'll let someone lee handle your other question as I'm just a bit > confused this morning. > On Aug 6, 2012, at 1:18 AM, Danny Noonan <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've worked out the difference between apps I can copy out of the archive > and paste in applications or utilities and the more complex apps with there > own more windows like installers but I've come across a few things I'm > ignorant of in regard to uninstalation and the like. >> >> When I use open with for media files, I have vlc show up 3 times. 2 > versions of the newest and 1 previous version. The previous version is in > the trash but is still showing up in open with. How can I get rid of the > duplication and older version and I guess, is there a method of > uninstalation of basic apps like this and or the more complex apps? >> >> Also, I here that you can move apps to different folders etc but that > since lion this isn't a good idea and esp now that the app store has come > along. What if any of this is true or relevant? >> >> I've looked but can't find where to set default actions for file types. > Where do I set default programs to play certain file types and, please tell > me there is a way I can stop iTunes from playing every media file I download > automatically. >> >> Thanks for any help and more than happy to take answers off list. >> >> Kindest regards, >> Danny: >> >> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> >> >> To reply to this post, please address your message to > [email protected] >> >> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum > at either the list's own dedicated web archive: >> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> >> or at the public Mail Archive: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. >> Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> >> >> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus > and worm-free! >> >> Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: >> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> > > To reply to this post, please address your message to > [email protected] > > You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at > either the list's own dedicated web archive: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> > or at the public Mail Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. > Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> > > The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus > and worm-free! > > Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> > > To reply to this post, please address your message to > [email protected] > > You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at > either the list's own dedicated web archive: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> > or at the public Mail Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. > Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> > > The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and > worm-free! > > Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. 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