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    Help! Got my New laptop but where to install programs on Vista?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Garandhero, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    Hey So my computer just arrived..

    But where do I install stuff? I have 2 Program Files folders, one for 64bit and one for 32bit...

    When I install games will it automatically decide? or do I have to do it.. In that case, what folder do I install stuff too?
     
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    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    you have a program files and a program files(x86) or 32 bit. the programs will automatically decide for you. most likely they will all go into the program files (x86), unless you buy 64 bit software which will then go into the regular program files. the only thing that will go into regular program files which is 64 bit will probably be your virus software. Unless you use 64 bit software example cad 64 bit or 3d studio max 64 bit everything will pretty much go in program files x86. but just install like you would normally do, it will tell you where it wants to go. if you decide to install on another drive other than c all you have to do is replace the c with what ever drive letter it is and it will create the program files(x86) or program files folder for you.
     
    j-dogg, Jan 16, 2008
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