Is it OK to install 32 bit programs in "Program Files" on 64 bit windows instead of "Program Files (x86)?
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Mar 15, 20266756 viewsConfidence Score0%
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My understanding is that by convention, 32 bit programs go in "Program Files (x86)", and 64 bit programs go in "Program Files" on 64 bit windows. Further that generally, well-behaved installers will get that right for you, and no decisions need to be made. However, I've been asked to override the d…
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Fix for: Is it OK to install 32 bit programs in "Program Files" on 64 bit windows instead of "Program Files (x86)?
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From the Windows perspective there will be no side effects or configuration problems, unless you have a folder with the exact same name in that location as this will cause you to overwrite that folder. From the third party applications perspective i…
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