how do i change default program for opening mp3 files

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Level 1

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how do i change default program for opening mp3 files

Hi all, i would like to change the default program for opening MP3 files, it is currently iTunes, i would like it to be MPlayerX or QuickTimePlayer, ii am sure it is easy once i know where to look, it is easy in Windose, is has just got to be easier with my Apple

Tim

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), iPad 2, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Jun 12, 2011 4:13 AM

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Answer 1

Kyzelios

Level 2

285 points

Jun 12, 2011 4:20 AM in response to timmy toad

Using the Finder, locate an MP3 file (whether it's on your Mac's hard disk, a USB flash disk, etc).
Select it, then from the File menu choose "Get Info".
Expand the Open With section of the Get Info window, then choose the application you want to use to open MP3 files.
Click on the "Change All" button to apply this change to all MP3 files.
That's it! Now all MP3 files will open with the application you selected.

Hope that helps, have a great day! 🙂

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Answer 2

captfred

Level 7

26,496 points

Jun 12, 2011 4:24 AM in response to timmy toad

Tim,

Right click on one of your MP3 files and select "get info". In the get info screen you can select the default program to open the file. Then select Change All.. to make it the default for all MP3s.