Program file?

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  1. Posts : 275
    Win7 Starter 32 bits
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    Program file?


    can i delete 'Program file' in hard disk drive?
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  2. Posts : 475
    Windows 7 Pro x64 -- PCLinuxOS KDE4 FullMonty 2011
       #2

    More information. What is the name of it? File or folder? More the better.
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  3. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
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    Program Files and Program Files (x86) are Windows system folders. A 32-bit Windows 7 stores programs and applications on Program Files, a a 64-bit Windows 7 stores 32-bit programs to Program Files (x86) and only 64-bit programs to Program Files. Notice that Program Files (x86) folder only exists on 64-bit systems.

    You may not delete or remove a Windows system folder. Other system folders are Perflogs, ProgramData, Users and Windows.

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  4. Posts : 120
    7 Ultimate x64/7 Home Premium x64
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    The system folders can be relocated and/or renamed, but it is by no means a simple process.
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  5. Posts : 1,800
    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
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    bbearren said:
    The system folders can be relocated and/or renamed, but it is by no means a simple process.
    Of course it will most likely result in other problems in installing programs. And cause you a real headache which is really not necessary.

    I don't understand why anyone would want to either remove or rename the programs folder..

    But then I am old and set in my ways.

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  6. Posts : 120
    7 Ultimate x64/7 Home Premium x64
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    richnrockville said:
    bbearren said:
    The system folders can be relocated and/or renamed, but it is by no means a simple process.
    Of course it will most likely result in other problems in installing programs. And cause you a real headache which is really not necessary.
    Actually, the result (when done correctly) is increased system stability and security. In almost two years, I have not encountered a single problem with installing programs, Windows Updates, or any other software problems of any kind. No BSOD's, no hangs, no lockups, nada; just a quick, responsive system without issues on my desktop and two laptops.

    As I said, it is not a simple process, but it only needs to be done once. And it's not for everyone, either. I recommend that only advanced users attempt it.
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  7. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Deleting the Progeram files is one sure way to destroy your system. Why would you want to do that.
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  8. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
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    You can delete files inside Program Files, for example you uninstalled CCleaner and CCleaner remains in Program Files, you can destroy the CCleaner folder but never the actual PF folder.

    Remove programs if it is using disk space.
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  9. Posts : 275
    Win7 Starter 32 bits
    Thread Starter
       #9

    name of programs are listed in this folder,
    web browsers, webcam, mc office...
    does each program run from this folder?

    Infinite said:
    You can delete files inside Program Files, for example you uninstalled CCleaner and CCleaner remains in Program Files, you can destroy the CCleaner folder but never the actual PF folder.

    Remove programs if it is using disk space.
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  10. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       #10

    Yes, some system files run from there too.
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