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Two Program Files Folders
Is it normal when installing Win 7 64 bit to have two Program Files Folders, one marked (x86) on 'C' Drive?
Is it normal when installing Win 7 64 bit to have two Program Files Folders, one marked (x86) on 'C' Drive?
When you install new software, Windows 7 puts it automatically on Program Files folder if the software you are installing is 64-bit version.
All 32-bit programs are installed to Program Files (x86) folder.
Kari
Thanks Guys, I am not sure I can really see the advantage of 64 bit at the moment, perhaps there is some slight speed increase, but not enough for me to notice.
Performance can be enhanced sometimes but 64-bit was really designed to allow for more addressing space. That is, more memory (RAM) can be installed and utilized by the system.
In many cases where not a lot of RAM is needed, 32-bit Windows can still outperform 64-bit.