Program Files and Program Files (x86)

t-4-2 · 29 Jun 2011

logicearth said:

The two Program Files location is only there for organization nothing more. You do not need to put 32-bit programs into Program Files (x86) or put 64-bit programs into the other. Its just there to help you differentiate between the two if you want to.

Thank you.
Logical.

DeaconFrost · 29 Jun 2011

While I haven't heard of any issues by altering the default install path, there's really no reason to not let the apps install to their defaults. Given the way Windows 7 works, you there's little reason to be entering the system folders, so you honestly won't see the paths much, aside from when installing software.

**Capt.Jack Sparrow** · 29 Jun 2011

DeaconFrost said:

While I haven't heard of any issues by altering the default install path, there's really no reason to not let the apps install to their defaults. Given the way Windows 7 works, you there's little reason to be entering the system folders, so you honestly won't see the paths much, aside from when installing software.

Some files go under Common Folder on Program files and Program files (x86) which makes it a little harder to change the location.