Windows X86

[saf79]

Hi,

I have uploaded the screenshot....my question why im having 2 folder Program File
s and Program Files(X86)..can i delete one of them.Pls reply on this..many thnx

 

[DocBrown]

Welcome saf79

Short answer is NO


If you are running win7 x64, you will need both, the reg program files is for 64 bit programs & the program files (x86) is for the 32 bit programs. Just enjoy it as it is and let Windows to the managing of it for you

 

[saf79]

Welcome saf79

Short answer is NO


If you are running win7 x64, you will need both, the reg program files is for 64 bit programs & the program files (x86) is for the 32 bit programs. Just enjoy it as it is and let Windows to the managing of it for you

but i am runing 32 bit version windows??why need X86 bit files?

 

[Airbot]

Are you positive of that?

Not saying you're wrong, but 32 bit Windows doesn't have a Program Files folder and a Program Files (x86). Only 64 bit Windows does.

Can you post a shot of the screen from Control Panel-System?

 

[saf79]

Are you positive of that?

Not saying you're wrong, but 32 bit Windows doesn't have a Program Files folder and a Program Files (x86). Only 64 bit Windows does.

Can you post a shot of the screen from Control Panel-System?

from control panel what screen shot u want to have a look at?

 

[Airbot]

In the control panel, click on System, and post that window. It will show the Windows 7 version you have installed.

 

[saf79]

Hi,

I have uploaded the screenshot....my question why im having 2 folder Program File
s and Program Files(X86)..can i delete one of them.Pls reply on this..many thnx

In the control panel, click on System, and post that window. It will show the Windows 7 version you have installed.

I have already uploaded take a look

 

[Dwarf]

Strange. My 32-bit install only has the single folder. As mentioned previously in this thread, you only have the 2 folders on 64-bit systems in order to distinguish between 32-bit and 64-bit programs. At least, that's the theory. It doesn't always work though, but as long as your system knows where a program is, you should be OK.

As for why you've got both folders on a 32-bit OS, I'm not sure. Have you always had both, or did the extra one appear after installing some software? Are you having any other problems other than this issue?

 

[saf79]

Strange. My 32-bit install only has the single folder. As mentioned previously in this thread, you only have the 2 folders on 64-bit systems in order to distinguish between 32-bit and 64-bit programs. At least, that's the theory. It doesn't always work though, but as long as your system knows where a program is, you should be OK.

As for why you've got both folders on a 32-bit OS, I'm not sure. Have you always had both, or did the extra one appear after installing some software? Are you having any other problems other than this issue?

so wat u guys suggest shld stick to 32bit or install 64bit version of Windows 7?
Thanx a lot for the feedback....

 

[eldinv]

Go to Start and under search type dxdiag.... Post your screen shot there. It will say what version you got. Strange? Also you need to update your system specs, you might not need Windows 64bit, so no need to spend the extra money.

 

[saf79]

Go to Start and under search type dxdiag.... Post your screen shot there. It will say what version you got. Strange? Also you need to update your system specs, you might not need Windows 64bit, so no need to spend the extra money.

I have already uploaded the dxdiag.txtfile

 

[Jonathan_King]

What is in this Program Files (x86) folder? Could a program have created it for some reason? If there is only a single program in it, that may be the case.

 

[iksyaj]

Who else have 2 program files folder with an OS of windows 7 (32 bit)??
I'm also using a 32-bit version, but only 1 program files folder..