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  1. What is the difference between "Program Files" and "Program Files …

    Here you can also find both, the x64-path and the x86-path. A installation program, which is written for x86-Architecture itself is automatically relocated to the path "Program Files (X86)". …

  2. 64 bit - Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate "Program Files …

    May 8, 2015 · 184 I know that on a 64-bit version of Windows the "Program Files" folder is for 64-bit programs and the "Program Files (x86)" folder is for 32-bit programs, but why is this even …

  3. windows - Why Program Files vs Program Files (x86) but no …

    Oct 10, 2017 · On Windows, depending on the bit-ness of an installed program, it will go to Program Files or Program Files (x86). Additionally, many installation programs give you the …

  4. Should I install x64 bit games on C:\Program Files (x86), …

    Aug 19, 2019 · The 32-bit program tries to access the Program Files directory and is pointed to the Program Files (x86) folder. 64-bit programs still use the normal Program Files folder. If you …

  5. Program Files (x86) vs Program Files - Tom's Hardware Forum

    Jun 18, 2014 · I remember reading a while ago about how Program Files was for 64bit Software/Programs, while Program Files (x86) is for 32bit. So my question is, installing …

  6. Can I delete (seemingly redundant) Program Files (x86), or …

    Feb 15, 2018 · But you asked about Program Files x86 also...All your text is a url. Your question still isn’t clear, so edit it, be specific with regards to what your asking. Backup the profile folder, …

  7. Why do we need the “Program Files” folder in Windows?

    Sep 22, 2022 · It was total chaos. Program Files was introduced in an attempt to bring order to chaos. Think of it as painting lines in a parking garage. An exception to this, however, is a 32 …

  8. Program Files vs Program Files (x86) - Tom's Hardware Forum

    Mar 1, 2015 · Everyone gets a Programs Files and an x86 Programs Files folder with 64bit Windows. Its normal. Yes I realize that but Program Files is meant for 64 bit programs while …

  9. Saving data: Program Files vs AppData [Windows] - Super User

    Jul 13, 2019 · Although Program Files could be the place for programs that just perform a task and have no settings, if a user is not an administrator on that pc, they cannot write to the …

  10. What is the purpose of the Common Files folder in Program Files?

    Sep 10, 2018 · Common Files Folder A folder for components that are shared across applications. Typically C:\Program Files\Common. Common Files Folder (64-bit) Same as the Common …