File type/quicktime/streaming problem

I use a stock trading app (thinkorswim) that links to a CNBC streaming video. Before I upgraded to Snow Leopard, when I'd click the link, VLC (a third party video app) would open and start streaming the video. Now when I click it, I get an error message saying "QuickTime Player must be installed to run this application."
I think this is a file type issue. If the video was a static file, I'd do a Get Info on it and tell it to open in VLC. But it's a streaming video triggered from another app, so I don't know how to make it work.
Any suggestions?

I have the same problem. Was using Flip4MAC and have also tried Flip4MAC Beta which is supposed to work on Snow Leopard.... No Soap. If you have any responses from other places, I'd like to know.

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