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Program Files OR Program Files (x86)
Which should I choose when isntalling software (ex: photoshop filters/plug-ins)?
What is the difference?
Thank you in advance for your expertise!
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Let the application decide automatically. When in doubt, go to the software's support website and look through the FAQs.
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Hello ILoveLabs, and welcome to Seven Forums.
Usually letting it install to the default path it gives you is fine.
Programs Files = 64-bit programs
Programs Files (x86) = 32-bit programs
Hope this helps,
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In retrospect, it doesn't matter where you install it. Just as long as the application works.
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