HELP!!!! Accidently change all (.app) to open with Finder!

I don't know how i did it but now ALL the Applications try to open with the finder.
How can i change it back?
Please help!
imac G4 (15in. Flat Panel)   Mac OS X (10.1.x)  

Move the files mentioned in this article under Application and File Bindings to the desktop, log out, and then log back in. Try opening an application again.
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