For some reason a lot of my files have really weird or duplicate file associations, like .jpgs with Wine and some audio files with Mono Develop. Is there any way I can reset all the file associations back to default?
For some reason a lot of my files have really weird or duplicate file associations, like .jpgs with Wine and some audio files with Mono Develop. Is there any way I can reset all the file associations back to default?
I don't know of a global reset.
But try this. choose "Open with > Other" then choose the correct application and check the "Remember this" box.
The closest thing to a global reset goes something like this.
Select a file, for example a picture *.jpg
Right-click and choose properties.
Go to the 'Open with' tab.
In here you can set the default app to open all jpg files.
To remove an association pick one you do not want, right-click and click the only option presented. Do this for each one.
Screenshots attached for clarity.
You can easily manage file associations with Ubuntu Tweak, it can be downloaded from their website.
A screenshot is attached.
Matt
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Logically, you might start with SystemSettings. Note the sub-section FileAssociations.
Here you can choose application associations for every filetype, including removing and moving each up/down the list to designate priority.
If I have read from here correctly http://askubuntu.com/questions/16580...iations-stored
You must edit a file from the directory /usr/share/applications
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