Setting Default Programs

Hi
I have previously mentioned this but didn't get much help. So I am asking the question again hoping to be clearer this time.
I have a problem with associating programs I want to open certain files. For instance, I press command+I and set 'Keynote' to be default program and change all for .ppt files. But everytime I download a new file .ppt format, Windows Powerpoint opens. Same is the issue with quicktime files, I set VLC as default but quicktime always opens up.
Are there any other ways to set default programs of your wish to open certain files?
Thanks,
Arun

Use APPLE+I on a file of the type in Finder (Get Info). Toward the bottom of the information panel for the file, you will see an OPEN WITH section. Expand it if nessasary, select the application you want to open files of that type with, then click the "Change all..." button.
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