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    Program Files(x86)

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by LeeGro, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. LeeGro

    LeeGro Notebook Geek

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    What is the difference between the normal program files and program file x86? :eek: :confused:
     
    LeeGro, Jun 30, 2008
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    Diablo Metalhead

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    the program files folder on 64 bit vista are the programs designed to run on a 64 bit system. the program files (x86) folder are the 32 bit applications that you have installed on the 64 bit system.
     
    Diablo, Jun 30, 2008
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    Darunium Notebook Enthusiast

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    Without realizing I've been saving programs that are 64-bit versions in the x86 folder, that doesn't actually have any bearing on the actual performance of the program though, right?
     
    Darunium, Aug 21, 2008
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    it shouldnt. it was all just used to distinguish which of your programs are actually coded for 64 bit versus which ones arent.
     
    Diablo, Aug 21, 2008
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