Program files,32bit & 64bit?


  1. Posts : 177
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Program files,32bit & 64bit?


    Today,I've installed 64bit version of windows 7 for first time ever,and I see that I have 2 Program Files folders in C partition(beside Program files in D partition ),Program Files 32bit&Program Files 64bit.
    Is that normal,or maybe I have messed up something when I was making another partition.
    And another question,if that is alright,then I'm suposed to install 32bit programs in Program Files 32bit folder,and 64bit programs in other folder,or Win7 do it by default?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 67
    Windows 7 Professional x64 RTM
       #2

    LOL, nothing to worry about.
    I believe in Windows 64-bit, it installs a component called WoW (Windows over windows, or something like that) that allows the OS to run 32-bit applications.
    Windows seperates all your program files, based on whether they are 32- or 64-bit.

    When you install a 32-bit application, in my experience, it will always auto-detect your C:\Program Files (x86) as the default folder to install.
    The opposite goes for 64-bit apps, it just installs in the C:\Program Files folder.

    Windows 7 does this by default, I believe Vista also did this in the 64-bit flavours.
    Nothing "messed up", its the default behavior.

    Hope this cleared it up.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 177
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Yes,it did.First time ever,like I said.
    Thank you very much
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:15.
Find Us