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

[Franky]

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?

 

[UsernameIssues]

It is normal to have both of those program file folders on a 64 bit OS.

 

[Franky]

OK, so whatever we do still there will be that folder in the C: drive of 64 version, yes?

 

[UsernameIssues]

OK, so whatever we do still there will be that folder in the C: drive of 64 version, yes?

Yes.

 

[AddRAM]

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.

 

[Franky]

Thank you very much guys