Solved Two Program Files Folders

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Is it normal when installing Win 7 64 bit to have two Program Files Folders, one marked (x86) on 'C' Drive?
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 64 bit
Yes, it is ...
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
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
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP ENVY 17-1150eg
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
CPU
1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
Memory
6 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
Sound Card
Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
Monitor(s) Displays
17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
Screen Resolution
1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
Hard Drives
Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
Cooling
As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
Keyboard
Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
Mouse
Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Internet Speed
50/10 Mbps VDSL
Antivirus
Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
Browser
Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
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.
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 64 bit
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.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to list.
OS
XP, Seven, 2008R2
CPU
AMD, Intel, VIA
Motherboard
Various
Memory
Corsair, Kingston, etc.
Graphics Card(s)
ATI, NVIDIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Hard Drives
Maxtor, Western Digital
Keyboard
qwerty
Internet Speed
22 Mb/s @ home, 1 Gb/s @ server
Other Info
All of my systems still run fastest on XP 32-bit for the most part. Win7 is fun to play with, but I still prefer XP for raw speed, security, and functionality.

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Win 7 Pro
CPU
Intel i7 2600K
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX
Memory
16 GB 1333 Crucial Hyper-X Blu I think
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual LCD IPS panels
Screen Resolution
1980x1200, 1980x1080
Hard Drives
3 SATA: 250, 160, 2000 GB, External USB 3TB
PSU
OCZ modular 500W
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Case: 2 Stock fans, CPU: CoolerMaster Evo 212; PSU: fan
Keyboard
Dell Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless 510
Internet Speed
1.0 Mbps down, 448 Kbps up
Other Info
Case is too small.
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