What is the difference between "Program Files" and "Program Files …
In Windows 7 there are two folders, "Program Files" and "Program Files X86". What is difference between them? Where does a 64 Bit program get installed?
windows - Why Program Files vs Program Files (x86) but no …
Oct 10, 2017 · On Windows, depending on the bit-ness of an installed program, it will go to Program Files or Program Files (x86). Additionally, many installation programs give you the …
Program Files (x86) vs Program Files - Tom's Hardware Forum
Jun 18, 2014 · I remember reading a while ago about how Program Files was for 64bit Software/Programs, while Program Files (x86) is for 32bit. So my question is, installing …
Can I delete (seemingly redundant) Program Files (x86), or …
Feb 15, 2018 · But you asked about Program Files x86 also...All your text is a url. Your question still isn’t clear, so edit it, be specific with regards to what your asking. Backup the profile folder, …
64 bit - Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate "Program Files …
May 8, 2015 · 184 I know that on a 64-bit version of Windows the "Program Files" folder is for 64-bit programs and the "Program Files (x86)" folder is for 32-bit programs, but why is this even …
Should I install x64 bit games on C:\Program Files (x86), …
Aug 19, 2019 · The 32-bit program tries to access the Program Files directory and is pointed to the Program Files (x86) folder. 64-bit programs still use the normal Program Files folder. If you …
Program Files vs Program Files (x86) - Tom's Hardware Forum
Mar 1, 2015 · Everyone gets a Programs Files and an x86 Programs Files folder with 64bit Windows. Its normal. Yes I realize that but Program Files is meant for 64 bit programs while …
Saving data: Program Files vs AppData [Windows] - Super User
Jul 13, 2019 · My question is, why do programs save their data in the AppData folder and not in their Program Files' installation folder? Do they actually store all their local data in the AppData …
What is the purpose of the Common Files folder in Program Files?
Sep 10, 2018 · Is a program to conver video that dont install services and dont have impact over system speed. But in "common files" folder also create a folder called "freemake shared" and …
Windows: Allow normal (non-elevated) programs to write to …
Jul 17, 2018 · How can I make Program Files and Program Files (x86) into normal directories (from a permissions perspective) that every application is able to write to, regardless of …