Deleting Program files(x86)


  1. Posts : 5
    windows 7 32bit
       #1

    Deleting Program files(x86)


    hey i have this really irritating problem with windows 7, i installed windows 7 64bit and i noticed that there was 2 program files folder, i found out that it was normal however due to compatiblity issues with some hardware i had to go to the 32bit version. Now the problem is that i still have Program files(x86) with all the programs from the previous installation and it takes up like 10gb of space so i tried deleting it but to no avail, i have followed 2 forums but still nothing

    Windows 7 – How to Delete Files Protected by TrustedInstaller

    Program files/Program Files (x86)

    now i dont know if the first method affected the second but i just want that folder gone so can someone give a full proof method of deleting program files (x86)
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  2. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #2

    naruto29180 said:
    hey i have this really irritating problem with windows 7, i installed windows 7 64bit and i noticed that there was 2 program files folder, i found out that it was normal however due to compatiblity issues with some hardware i had to go to the 32bit version. Now the problem is that i still have Program files(x86) with all the programs from the previous installation and it takes up like 10gb of space so i tried deleting it but to no avail, i have followed 2 forums but still nothing

    Windows 7 – How to Delete Files Protected by TrustedInstaller

    Program files/Program Files (x86)

    now i dont know if the first method affected the second but i just want that folder gone so can someone give a full proof method of deleting program files (x86)
    you do not want to delete that folder , it is required by the Os for 32bit programs
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  3. Posts : 5
    windows 7 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    yes i know but because its already a 32bit os i shouldnt need that extra one
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  4. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #4

    naruto29180 said:
    yes i know but because its already a 32bit os i shouldnt need that extra one
    you state in your first post you have a 64bit OS

    sorry didnt read the post properly i will have a search for you
    Last edited by pebbly; 23 Jun 2010 at 13:25. Reason: cant read
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #5

    Did you format HD before installing x32.
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  6. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #6

    ca i pont you to this thread Program files/Program Files (x86) it may be what you're looking for
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  7. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    You didn't properly install the x86 OS, because you didn't wipe out the drive. If it was me, I'd have little faith in the stability of the system. I'd back up my data, wipe the drive clean, and do a fresh, clean install of the x86 version.

    Out of curiosity, what hardware do you have that isn't compatible?
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  8. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #8

    Most programs you install in a 64bit Win7 will end up in the x86 program files. If you delete them, you lose the programs.
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  9. Posts : 5
    windows 7 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    my keyboard is logitech illuminated and its drivers wasn't compatible with 64bit but i doesn't matter now i managed to delete the folder using unlocker all is well now, windows 7 is great
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  10. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #10

    Are you sure the keyboard needed drivers? Most of those only need drivers for game profiles, macros, etc....and not for normal operation.
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