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joarmac   10-22-2008 at 09:34:09 PM

I have a new system and we installed Vista 64-bit version. This is my first time witht the 64-bit and I was wondering why there is a Program Files and Program Files (x86) folder on the C drive?

What's the reason for this?
Do I need both folder?

Thx

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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   10-22-2008 at 09:46:41 PM
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Yes you need both folders. Non native 64-bit programs will be installed in the x86 folder while 64-bit programs will be in the regular Program Files folder. The OS takes care of it for you, no need to stress.

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Nik_I   10-22-2008 at 10:05:53 PM
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windows x64 installs non 64-bit programs into a separate folder. no big deal.

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