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Archives => 2006 => Topic started by: Jack W on October 10, 2006, 07:22:22 PM

Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: Jack W on October 10, 2006, 07:22:22 PM
Almost every time I click on a file and Get Info, I get duplicate names of possible applications to open the file with.

Here's an example opening a PDF file:

http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=...vxglPBSBaZn7m5L

How can I eliminate all this rubbish?

Tiger 10.4.7.

Thanks, Jack
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: bil207 on October 10, 2006, 08:11:51 PM
Resetting "Launch Services" will get rid of the problem.

You can get info. on how to reset Launch Services here.
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: Jack W on October 10, 2006, 08:50:36 PM
Bill,

Thanks!

BINGO!!!!

Thanks again, Jack
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: pendragon on October 11, 2006, 07:19:34 AM
Jack,

I too noticed that duplicate issue after using SuperDuper (SD). So I asked Dave Nanian, the developer, if he had insight. His reply:

"The reason you see multiple items, after using SuperDuper!, is because you're creating new copies of the applications (on the backup). Since the paths to these applications are different, LaunchServices puts them in again."

I presume this is also the case with Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC). dntknw.gif

As Bill noted, rebuilding the Launch Services Database with Cocktail (or similar utilities) is a solution.

Alas, if you are not using SD or CCC, I know not why you are creating the duplicates. huh.gif

But if you are using SD or CCC, you may well need/want to rebuild the Launch Services database from time to time as the condition will recur. OTOH, I know of no adverse consequence from ignoring the condition.
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: Gregg on October 11, 2006, 07:39:17 AM
Just remember, there's no such thing as a free launch. Groaner.gif
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: Gary S on October 11, 2006, 08:20:06 AM
I noticed those duplicates too since I too cloned my HD with SuperDuper.

I noticed them a while ago and just left them....maybe now I'll fix 'em. smile.gif
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: Jack W on October 11, 2006, 09:17:29 AM
Harv,

Thanks for the info from Dave Nanian!

That surely explains the phenomena.

And, yes, I'm probably one of SuperDuper!'s most avid fans. Fantastic software. I use it several times a week, Sometimes maybe too often. It's so easy to use and FAST! And I value my data and the time I have spent on it.

- Jack
Title: Get Info - Open With
Post by: bil207 on October 11, 2006, 09:31:58 AM
QUOTE(Jack W @ Oct 10 2006, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bill,

Thanks!

BINGO!!!!

Thanks again, Jack



You're welcome.


QUOTE
I presume this is also the case with Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC).



Yes, I noticed this a few yrs. ago after creating a clone of the startup volume using CCC.