C:\ Program Files


  1. Hikermann
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    C:\ Program Files


    New to Windows 7 - why are there two Program Files in the C:\ drive (Program files; Program Files (x86))? I'm only used to there being one. When a new program is loaded in, to which of these does it go by default? If there are files in the x86 one can (should) they be moved to the other Program Files (or vice versa)?

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  3. Gator
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    Program Files is the default directory for 64-bit programs
    Program Files (86) is the default directory for 32-bit programs

    Just in case you are interested..

    32-bit and 64-bit explained
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  4. Hikermann
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    So .. one should probably not move files from one to the other, if only to keep housekeeping neat?

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  6. Gator
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    Hikermann said:
    So .. one should probably not move files from one to the other, if only to keep housekeeping neat?

    Thanks.
    No it should be left as is.
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  7. Hikermann
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    You're the AnswerOne tonight. Appreciate.
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