So I just updated VLC to the latest version but as you can see in the screenshot, my "Open With" list is inaccurate and out of date. Is there anyway to "refresh" the list?
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How To Refresh "Open With..." Apps List
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So I just updated VLC to the latest version but as you can see in the screenshot, my "Open With" list is inaccurate and out of date. Is there anyway to "refresh" the list?
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Sure, you just need to rebuild your Launch Services database
Oh, and remember: don't steal films, even Will Smith ones 😛
Oh, and remember: don't steal films, even Will Smith ones 😛
The command mentioned at macosxhints.com doens't work for 10.5 (seems lsregister has moved)
This command worked for me
locate lsregister -kill -r -all local,system,user
This command worked for me
locate lsregister -kill -r -all local,system,user
How To Refresh "Open With..." Apps List
Command
locate lsregister -kill -r -all local,system,user
works for me, thank you!
Command
locate lsregister -kill -r -all local,system,user
works for me, thank you!