Launch Sevices Database

Hey Peoples,
Does anyone know how to restore one's "Launch Services Database". I believe I've wiped mine clean, as when I double click on files I'm prompted with "You are opening this application for the first time", on programs I've used for years.
Much thanks,
Jackson

From http://developer.apple.com/carbon/tipsandtricks.html
From the "Terminal" application:
cd ~/Library/Preferences/
rm LS*
rm .LS*
Then log out and log back in.

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> I don't know how many other people are affected
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> answer to
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> "Murray *ACE*" <[email protected]>
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>>
>>Clancy! TSK, TSK.
>
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>
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>
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>
>>> is how to make the navigation arrows launch the
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>>
>>In DW you would use the "Recordset Paging" server
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>
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BEGIN__SCRIPT
display dialog "The Finder must quit and will relaunch after the Launch Services rebuild is complete. The rebuild may take several minutes, during which time you should refrain from using any other apps." buttons {"Cancel", "Rebuild LS Database"} default button 2 with icon caution
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END_SCRIPT
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