auto open with vlc instead of QT

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how do i set all my AVI's to automatically open with vlc instead of quicktime? cheers, Paul
 
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Select a .avi file and hit command+i.

In the info dialogue, expand the 'open with' section, select vlc from the drop down menu and hit the 'change all' button.
 
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i dont have no mac's
it is quite easy, just do this:

control click (or right click) an .avi file
click get info
under "open with" select VLC
then click the "change all..." button to have that application open all .avi's

enjoy!
 

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