Yes, there is another way.  Hit cmd-i instead.  This is both more memorable and 
opens up the Get Info window.
Best,
zack.
On Jun 19, 2011, at 9:11 PM, Kliph&Sharrie wrote:

> Command f5 turns vo off, even when I push it with the function key, is there 
> another way?
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> On Jun 19, 2011, at 11:00 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
> 
>> Easy.
>> 
>> 1.  Focus on the file for which you want VLC to be the default player.
>> 
>> 2.  Now, press command+F5.  The info window will open.
>> 
>> 3.  VO+right arrow until you hear, "open with".  
>> 
>> 4.  Here, you will see a pop up button.  VO+space on this.
>> 
>> 5.  Now, from the list of apps, choose VLC.
>> 
>> 6.  Now, VO+right till you hear "always open with" and check it.
>> 
>> 8.  A dialog will pop up asking whether or not you are sure.  Say yes to 
>> this.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>> 
>> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
>> 
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>> barefootedray
>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Jun 19, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Kliph&Sharrie wrote:
>> 
>>> Let me start by thanking everyone who has helped me over the last couple 
>>> weeks.  I have really learned a lot.  Now on to my question.  I have a lot 
>>> of movies in AVI format, and I have downloaded and installed VLC player.  
>>> How would I make it my default player so when I click on a movie I want to 
>>> watc, it opens VLC instead of quick time?  It does it when I play music, 
>>> but not movies.  Thanks in advance!
>>> 
>>> Kliphton SR
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>>> Sent from my IMac
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