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dwightk
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I wasn't able to find a list of all the file types iTunes handles, but if you are willing to operate piecemeal, any time you open a file and iTunes launches, you can

  1. Select the file in Finder

  2. Get Info ( + i)

  3. select the app you want to use in the "Open With:" dropdown Open with portion of the get info dialog

  4. then click "Change All..."

In the future that type of file will open in your alternate application. After a while you will have opened all the types of files you will open that iTunes handles.

Another method that you may find easier:

  1. Right Click (or click) the offending file in Finder

  2. Select "Open With > Other..." (even if you see the app you want to use in the list)

Open With > Other... selected

  1. Select your App (e.g. Audacity)

  2. Check "Always Open With" Always Open With!

  3. Click "Open"

It just depends on which way you find easier.

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