Opening downloaded executable files

For some reason all the files I download are set to be opened by Toast. I can't seem to get this to change. I want to be able to install programs again! Help!
Macbook   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

You can change the application associated with any file by selecting the file and pressing COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window. In the Open With section select the desired application from the drop down menu. To associate that application with all similar files click on the Change All button.
In OS X file associations are usually created by the file's extension - .doc, .dmg, .jpg, etc. The Open With option is then used to associate files with the same extension to the same application, e.g., .doc and Microsoft Word, .dmg with Installer.
As an alternative you can download the freeware utility RCDefaultApp. It's a preference pane that can be used to set up virtually any and all types of associations and defaults.
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