Error message -10660 when opening files

I've just bought a MacBook Pro 17, and repeatedly (but not every time) when I try to open a document, I'm getting an error message saying "The operation could not be completed. An unexpected error occurred (error code -10660). I have checked Get Info on the document and it's set to open with the correct application. And it does... if the application is open. I'm getting the error code only when the application is closed. Any ideas?
Thanks!

Hi, Steve.
See my "Resetting Launch Services" FAQ.
Good luck!
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