Duplicate programs in "Open With" menu

How can I clean up the menu that shows when I right click and choose "Open With". I have duplicate programs (for example VLC shows twice). Any way to fix this?

Try rebuilding your launch services database.
run the following terminal command
/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Versions/A/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user

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    http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/15030/how-can-i-add-a-new-application-t o-the-open-with-menu
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    The subject pretty much explains the problem.
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