Programs Files vs Program files (x86)

Anonymous
2010-03-21T08:36:50+00:00

What is the difference between the "Program Files" folder & the "Program Files (x86)" folder, in C Drive? Various programs seem split almost equally between the 2, after I upgraded from Vista to 7, except that Internet Explorer is in both, meaning that when I "Open with" for a text file I get IE listed twice.

Can I move everything to one or other of these & delete the other one? Is one for 64-bit and one for 32-bit programs or something like that?

Thanks very much!

Milton.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage

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Anonymous
2010-03-22T01:45:18+00:00

Hi Milton,

Yes, the two ‘Program File’ folders that are listed are for 32 bit and 64 bit version of Windows 7. The folder with (x86) is for 32 bit version.

For more information follow the link given below

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

You may also check the link given below for further clarification.

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itprogeneral/thread/7373ff3e-0207-4774-b042-c1324e70f1e5

Hope this information is helpful.

Amrita M

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-05-09T08:52:47+00:00

    Hi Amrita

    We using the program with .Net frame work and SYS TEC electronic GmbH V4.00 program, kindly advice where to instal this programmes (program File or program File(x86))

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-12-18T10:06:40+00:00

    expand the x86 for win 98 :)) , or develop programs just for x86 ....

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-10-26T19:05:43+00:00

    I am installing a program which adds a button to an explorer bar in IE.  I have not been able to get this feature working.  I am wondering if this is because my IE is opening in the wrong version.  The details are:

    Running Windows 7 and IE8 and installing MasterCook 11 (also have the problem with MasterCook9).  All other features of the MasterCook work except for the Web Import Bar.  The directions are to load the software, open IE, open View on the menu bar, open Explorer Bars.  The Web Import is supposed to show in the Explorer Bars.  It doesn't. 

    Can you help?

     

    Welcome to the forum Diana_Mcf.

    Perhaps you are new and don't know how to post new questions.  Generally people post their own questions in a new post or thread related to whatever they're asking.  There are a few reasons why should not be continuing this thread. It's already marked as solved by the original poster and secondly, your question of Master cook software has nothing to do with 32-bit & 64-bit windows - which was the original topic.

    Post your own question in a new topic.  At the top of the page you will see the bright green bar, just below that there's a link that says "Ask a question".

    Finally, there are several subcategories within Windows 7 forums.  You want to post in the forum that best fits your problem. (Internet explorer related problems).  Good luck.

    http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/threads

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