x86 Programs in Win 7 x64


  1. Freogg
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    x86 Programs in Win 7 x64


    Do x86 programs have to be installed in the x86 folder? I have a program that is looking for the default folder in Xp.

    Just like to know before I try.
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  3. patwhatsthat
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    Freogg said:
    Do x86 programs have to be installed in the x86 folder? I have a program that is looking for the default folder in Xp.

    Just like to know before I try.
    Freogg:
    The C:\Program Files (x86) should be the default install location on Win7 64bit for 32bit programs and Win7 usually sorts that out on its' own. I'm wondering why that's not happening. C:\Program Files is the install location on 64bit systems for 64bit programs.
    Hope this helps, at least a little bit
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  4. antt
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    Windows 7 build 7100 x86
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    It doesn't really matter where it gets installed, as long as it gets registered correctly (which the installer does). Windows only has the two different program folders (x86 and x64) to create an illusion of organisation. It tries to keep the x86 ones in their own folder, but in the end it doesn't really matter.
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  6. WalkerA WinTeam
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    Yes and yes. For further reading, check this Microsoft Answers thread about the same question: does windows 7 x64 installer auto detect x64 apps and put them into program files, and x86 apps into program files (x86) folders?

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