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SamGuy · 2008-05-08 9:28 pm

So I was wondering why files on my computer with the extension .aif and .aiff have no quicktime icon? there is just the blank "document" icon instead.

Sam

Basil · 2008-05-08 10:32 pm

In the 'Get Info' window, what is the default application for opening such files?

SamGuy · 2008-05-09 12:51 am

It's quicktime.

I believe this started happening after i deleted an operating system on another hard drive on the computer.

So i decided to switch the default to iTunes, apply to all, restart, switch back to quick time, apply to all, restart, and the icons are still blank.

SamGuy · 2008-05-09 12:52 am

I reinstalled quicktime and have also repaired permissions a good dozen times here and there.

ukimalefu · 2008-05-09 6:24 pm

Open them and save them again.

Miles · 2008-05-09 8:23 pm

You may want to rebuild the LaunchServices database. Keep in mind that this will probably delete any custom file associations you've set up.

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php? … 2084155353

SamGuy · 2008-05-10 12:40 pm

Miles wrote:
You may want to rebuild the LaunchServices database. Keep in mind that this will probably delete any custom file associations you've set up.

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php? … 2084155353

You fixed it!!! YAY!!111!

I didn't lose any custom file associations that i know of either

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#1 2008-05-08 9:28 pm

Why blank icons? Why?

#2 2008-05-08 10:32 pm

Re: Why blank icons? Why?

#3 2008-05-09 12:51 am

Re: Why blank icons? Why?

#4 2008-05-09 12:52 am

Re: Why blank icons? Why?

#5 2008-05-09 6:24 pm

Re: Why blank icons? Why?

#6 2008-05-09 8:23 pm

Re: Why blank icons? Why?

#7 2008-05-10 12:40 pm

Re: Why blank icons? Why?

Miles wrote:

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