My computer: Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 AMD 64bit. I am aware of the two folder for program files, but this scrn shot(attachment) will explain it more.. My "Program Files (x86)" folder is not showing up in my C drive list, it is still there, but not appearing any ideas? I think other folders are not showing as well..
View 9 RepliesI have Windows Vista Ultimate x64, and it came with 2 set of program files: program files, and program files x86. Since my hard drive is only 100 gigs, I was wondering if I could delete the normal program files and keep the x86 ones, or would that cause problems?
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View 2 Replies View Relatedis it normal for me to have 2 Program files?
One has (x86) next to it. ( I assume for the 32bit apps?!?! maybe)
i installed ultimate 64 bit on my dell 1720. it originally came with like home premium 32 bit. why does it have a program files and program files (x86) folder? i just didn't know why it had both and what this means or doesn't mean.
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I did a search for "x86" on these forums and did not find anything. So, I'd like to ask a few quick question to Brink or anyone else that might know.
This is my first computer with a 64-bit OS (Vista Home Premium). I noticed that there are two separate "Program Files" directories off of root C:
a "Program Files" directory a "Program Files (x86)" directory Is there a difference between the two directories that we should know about?
Also, I've been installing programs to "Program Files (x86)." The programs I've been installing are not necessary 64-bit programs. Should I be installing programs to the "Program Files" directory, instead?
I have Vista Ultimate, I have x64 installed at the present time. I noticed under C: it lists two program files folders, one just plain Program Files (which I presume is the x64 bit folder) one Program Files x86 (which is what it says I presume) The x86 folder is 1.55 gig and the other Program Files Folder (Which I asume is x64) is only 900 MGB. So does that tell me that most of what is on my pc is still X86, running in compatability mode? I usually run Vista Ultimate 32 bit, but just had to try this and see if it would run on my home built pc.
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View 9 Replies View RelatedWhen I go into the C: Drive.. it shows program files.. and then it also shows a Program Files (x86) folder.. why do I have both, and one is 32 bit. Whats it for, what should I use it for. or do the things you try and install that are 32 bit go in there, and the others go in the normal file?? Please let me kno what the deal is with that.
One last question, I just got a new system built.. and now I wanna take the HD from my old system, add it to my new one.. and move everything over, is it just that simple. plug it in.. let my computer see it. open and drag everything. or is there ways to do it. Like I don't wanna just drag everything or I'd have 2 of everything. and it would take forever to do it all folder at a time. So what should I do. Open my Music and drag it all into My music new system. so the folder stays and stuff inside get transfered. or what?
whats the best way to just get all my programs, and all my files over..Should I transfer over all the install files.. or should I redownload and reinstall all the stuff I need online.. to make sure i get 64 bit ones if available..?? Let me kno please!! I'm going to do it tonight.
I've been told in this forum that appls must be reinstalled into Program Files,not simply copied from a Backup.Yet some of the copied appls (WinMX,WinAmp,Audacity, etc)run fine.Others won't.What determines the correct prodedure?
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