Removing multiple entries in the 'Open With' menu

When I right mouse click on a file, I get the Open With option. On selecting this I get a huge list of options - a lot of them duplicates. How do I remove them?

You have to rebuild the LaunchServices database. You can do this in the terminal, for instructions see:
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20031215144430486
or you can use a program that claims it can do it for you (never used it myself):
http://www.titanium.free.fr/pgs2/english/maintenance.html
Patrick

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