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| 12 Dec 2010 | #1 |
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Two Program Files Folders
On 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium why would there be two "Program Files" folders?
I don't the purpose of two. Thank You |
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| 12 Dec 2010 | #2 |
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In 64-bit Windows, native 64-bit applications are installed in Program Files and native 32-bit applications in Program Files (x86) folder. Both are very important system folders and should be left as they are.
Do not try to uninstall either of them! Kari |
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| 13 Dec 2010 | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply, the confusion is now over.
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| 13 Dec 2010 | #4 |
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Some programs, Chrome is one, install themselves in the user's Appdata.
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