Two Program Files Folders


  1. huffman
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    Two Program Files Folders


    On 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium why would there be two "Program Files" folders?

    I don't the purpose of two.

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  3. Kari
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    In 64-bit Windows, native 64-bit applications are installed in Program Files and native 32-bit applications in Program Files (x86) folder. Both are very important system folders and should be left as they are.

    Do not try to uninstall either of them!

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  4. huffman
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    Thanks for the reply, the confusion is now over.
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  6. kado897
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    Some programs, Chrome is one, install themselves in the user's Appdata.
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