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Vista 64bit to W7 32bit
I went from 64bit vista to w7 32 bit. I did the clean install and was wondering if there was a need for the x86 program files? If not, how do I delete it?
I went from 64bit vista to w7 32 bit. I did the clean install and was wondering if there was a need for the x86 program files? If not, how do I delete it?
Yea, I didnt reformat or anything but when I did the Install I still have the x86 program files with all my old stuff in it. I would like to just delete it if possible and if it's not needed.
I did not reformat before the installation and only some programs work but the add or remove programs show i have no programs installed
Always install with a blank, unformatted drive. If it was me, I'd back my data up, wipe the drive, and install Windows 7 again. One of the best ways to ruin a system's stability is to leave old junk sitting around.
KPS
This is one of the problems with not doing a clean install. A clean install means format then install. Anything else is an upgrade. if you have a windows.old folder, or an x86 program folder you have an issue.
My advice is back up to another partiton or drive format and re-install 32bit
Ken
I have a similar problem.
Here's the scenario of my laptop upgrade.
I initially did an upgrade installation (32 bit) but problems started to arise to I decided to do a clean install and because of this I also decided to go for the 64 bit version.
All seemed to be going well and I activated the product. It was after this I discovered I was having compatibility issues and decided to revert back to 32 bit. I re-installed Widows 7 (32 bit) along with my software and as everything was back to normal with no issues I activated the product and I can conform that it says so in the system properties. It would appear that you can activate each version.
I do have a Program Files and a Program Files (86) Folder with programs split between them. I thought that when a clean installation is done and the disk formatted that all previous entries are lost so why should these folders 'come back'.
I tried to do the Windows Experience Index but after going through the checks it won't give me a rating because it says there are issues. Could this relate to the folder problem or can you give me an answer.