nov1 Posted February 5, 2017 ID:1099224 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Hi all So I'm currently running Windows 10 Home, and I've noticed that on my system I have a 'Program Files' folder, but I also have another folder called 'Program Files (x86)' Would someone be kind enough to explain the difference between the two folders please? Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted February 5, 2017 ID:1099231 Share Posted February 5, 2017 It is to delineate 32bit applications and 64bit applications running on a 64bit OS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov1 Posted February 5, 2017 Author ID:1099233 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Hi David, May I ask if the 'Program Files (x86)' folder is for 32 bit applications or vice versa? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted February 5, 2017 ID:1099241 Share Posted February 5, 2017 That's right. x86 is notation for 32bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov1 Posted February 5, 2017 Author ID:1099246 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Okay then great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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