BUG: wrong file association

When searching for file title, audio files in the KIND column are listed as being PDF documents !!!!

What the .... is that!?

Posted on Dec 23, 2021 1:19 AM

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Barney-15E

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Posted on Dec 23, 2021 5:49 AM

Sounds like your LaunchServices database or the Spotlight index is corrupt.

Resetting Spotlight is easier, most likely, and won't remove any custom associations you made.

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Barney-15E

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Dec 23, 2021 5:49 AM in response to bienne

Sounds like your LaunchServices database or the Spotlight index is corrupt.

Resetting Spotlight is easier, most likely, and won't remove any custom associations you made.

bienne Author

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Dec 28, 2021 8:40 AM in response to Barney-15E

I think that worked.

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BUG: wrong file association