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Program file?
can i delete 'Program file' in hard disk drive?
can i delete 'Program file' in hard disk drive?
More information. What is the name of it? File or folder? More the better.
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.
Kari
The system folders can be relocated and/or renamed, but it is by no means a simple process.
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.
Deleting the Progeram files is one sure way to destroy your system. Why would you want to do that.
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.
Yes, some system files run from there too.