Program files vs program files x86

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  1. giantzfan53

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    I have both program files and program files x86. I use 64 bit windows 7 but teansferred data from old pc to new. Should i delete program files?
     
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  2. Bundt

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    Leave them, though you will use Program Files(x86) more often, and thats where 99% of the programs are installed.
     
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    Ok, thanks
     
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  4. Whitefang

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    Program files = 64 bit stuff
    Program files (x86) = 32 bit stuff
     
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  5. Zeke

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    x86 in computer terms means 32-bit
     
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  6. King Cole

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    64-bit kinda sucks also because there are very few programs written for it. Ones I can think of off the top of my head: Tortoise SVN, iTunes, and WinRAR.
     
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  7. Zeke

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    It still runs everything faster though.
     
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  8. King Cole

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    True. Can run more RAM at one time.
     
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  9. Zephyr1551

    Zephyr1551 The Slayer of Bob

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    And its still compatible with anything that x86 can use.
     
    Zephyr1551, Sep 1, 2010
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