Right-click Shows Multiple Copies of Programs

Why are there multiple copies of programs when right-click on a file to Open With?
There are FIVE Adobe Reader v8.1.1, FIVE EasyCrop, FIVE ImageWell, FIVE GraphicConverter, FIVE Makeabooklet choices showing and more.
How can I clean up that list? And, of course, more importantly, am I doing anything obviously incorrectly? When I install prorams, they're all going to the Applications folder.
Many thanks.
Message was edited by: clintbradford

Wow...This advice even cleared up the minor problem was having with Adobe loading (Adobe was telling me that I had an incomplete install - and to re-install).
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Reset launch services is what the advice is. Read ALL the instructions before you proceed with the detailed info at...
http://thexlab.com/faqs/resetlaunchservices.html
Clint Bradford

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