Re: Mac file association

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From: Lawrence Flowers
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 00:00

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Graham Coles wrote:
> 
> As a new mac owner, I'm trying to work out how to associate files with
> applications.  If I transfer an mpeg or .mov file from a pc the system
> doesn't know how to run it.  How can I associate these files with a
> quicktime viewer?

You should be able to launch MoviePlayer and then use OPEN in the file menu
and navigate to the file xx.mpeg.   After the first time it it should open
with a double click.   Works for me, I have QuickTime 3 etc.

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