Re: How do I rebuild desktop database?

[gareth@vcn.bc.ca (Gareth Jones)]

JB (jbcole@ix.netcom.com) wrote:
: 
: I think my database is damaged.  I use to be able to double click on files
: and it would open the application, (i.e., teach) now it just says it can't
: be located and then I have to locate the app.  This happens every time. 
: The database never seems to get updated?  Any help would be appreciated.
: 
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: http://pw2.netcom.com/~jbcole/jb.html
: "When you throw something away, what does away mean?"

Here's a sometimes-useful trick. Hold down the option key while you
double-click the file. The Finder should ask you what program you wish to
use to open this type of file in the future. (If my memory isn't wonky).

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