Default Application for mms links

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Default Application for mms links

Hi,
I recently subscribed to a streaming tv web site. However, the links all open in windows media player. How can i change this setting? I would like to use VLC or Quick time for the links.

Thanks

iBook G4, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Jul 7, 2007 8:30 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 7, 2007 8:38 PM in response to vikas

Hi

Go to wherever you have directed your downloads be sent (the Safari Preferences>General default is the "desktop"). There, highlight one of the Window Media files. Then Apple Key + I to open the Info panel. Go to the "open with" section. Click on the drop down menu, either select another player if it is listed or select "Other", navigating to your player of choice and select it.

Back to the Info panel, same section, select "change all". That will change all similar present and future files to your new player designation.

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Answer 2

vikas Author

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Jul 8, 2007 4:45 AM in response to Hawaiian_Starman

Thanks. However, I am refering to direct links from Safari here. In these cases, the URLs directly open in the media player.No file is saved in download folder.

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Answer 3

Jul 8, 2007 7:39 AM in response to vikas

You will not be able to open any URL that begins with mms with QuickTime.
You might get it to open after installing Flip4Mac component that allows some WMP formats be displayed via QuickTime.
To open these files in other players requires you copy/paste the URL (File menu of the player). In VLC you would first Open Network then paste the URL.

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Answer 4

vikas Author

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Jul 10, 2007 4:47 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Thanks. That was helpful. However, in this case, the URL is hidden. When i click the link, a new id is created every time, so copying the link does not work..

I solved this problem by using RCDefault App. A cool utility which allows to configure what applications should be used for each type of links.

Thanks to both you guys again

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