Program Files (x86) folder in Windows 7 x64 C:\ drive,


  1. Franky
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    Program Files (x86) folder in Windows 7 x64 C:\ drive,


    Hi,

    I installed windows 7 (Ultimate SP1) x64 on my machine. After installing some tools/apps when I looked at my C:\ drive I saw the following shape (left hand)! That is, there is one folder named Program Files (x86) folder! And I saw the right hand one when I opened that Program Files (x86) folder. I’m not sure do all of my tools were in x64 version or not but I tried to install those that I was sure about them. Is this x86 folder typical in C:\ drive of x64 or it was my fault of installing the x86 apps please?
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  3. UsernameIssues
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    It is normal to have both of those program file folders on a 64 bit OS.
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  4. Franky
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    OK, so whatever we do still there will be that folder in the C: drive of 64 version, yes?
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  6. UsernameIssues
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    Kurdman said:
    OK, so whatever we do still there will be that folder in the C: drive of 64 version, yes?
    Yes.
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  7. AddRAM
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    Yes, there are 2 folders. Don`t worry about it, it`s perfectly fine and totally normal.

    Most anything you install is 32 bit and that`s where the 32 bit program files go. :)

    Remember, only the Operating System is 64 bit, so just think of of it that way.
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  8. Franky
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    Thank you very much guys:)
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