Default image viewer and iTunes Plist

Question

is there a way I could change my default image viewer for every image in my computer? "preview" does not alow animated gifs or even moving between pics like the windows (just opening one and moving with the keyboard arrows to see all).
I downloaded a program called "ViewIt" it alow what I want to do but I just cant find the way to set it as the default image viewer.
Also Im thinking about reinstaling Mac OS X again, since Ive gt alot of stuff that I dont want on my mac, but is there a way to save all my iTunes playlists?
Thanks

Answer 1

Hi hujaboy,
For setting the default application, do the following:
1. Click once on any file which you do not want opened with Preview.
2. From the menubar select File->Get Info
3. In the "Open with" section click on the drop down menu and select the application that you want to use. If it's not listed, select "other" and then navigate to the application.
4. Click on the "Change All" button and confirm.
That's it. Everytime you double click on that file type it will open in the Application of your choice.
There are two ways to backup your iTunes and keep your playlists:
Method 1.
1. Fire up iTunes
2. From the menubar select File->Backup to disk
3. Ensure the "Back up entire iTunes library and playlists" is selected.
4. Click on the "Backup" button.
This method will allow you to backup your entire iTunes library on to either CD or DVD. You will be prompted to insert new blank media if/when required. To restore backed-up files, insert the first backup disc (if more than one was used), choose File->"Back Up to Disc," and then click Restore.
Method 2.
If you have an external hard disk, connect it to your Mac and do the following:
1. Double click on your hd icon
2. In the sidebar (left side of the window) click on Music
3. Click and drag the iTunes folder to the external hard disk.
That's it. To restore simply drag this folder from the external hard disk to it's original location.
Kryten