[Py2008]

I am new to Vista!

I have two program files folders. One with x86 after it? Has that something to do with the fact that I am using Vista 64bit?

I noticed when I am installing that some progs go into one folder and others into the other. Some seem to automatically go to the x86 folder and wont work!

Any ideas?

[uhaligani]

Yes. Any program, on installation, which Vista64 (thinks) it recognises as a 32 bit program, is placed in that folder. Genuine 64 bit programs go into the "programs" folder. I have no idea why Microsoft have separated them like that. I have discovered some incosistencies in the scheme anyway. I have a couple of genuine 64 bit programs in the wrong folder, so I assume they are being read off a hidden, and badly updated, dbase somewhere!

[Py2008]

Originally Posted by uhaligani

Yes. Any program, on installation, which Vista64 (thinks) it recognises as a 32 bit program, is placed in that folder. Genuine 64 bit programs go into the "programs" folder. I have no idea why Microsoft have separated them like that. I have discovered some incosistencies in the scheme anyway. I have a couple of genuine 64 bit programs in the wrong folder, so I assume they are being read off a hidden, and badly updated, dbase somewhere!

Oh ok I thought the x86 one was the 64bit folder! There must be a way of manually picking which one you want!

[uhaligani]

Certainly. Most install procedures offer you the default but ask if you wish to customise. You can then choose the other folder. I think it's best left alone though. Might have something to do with compatibity

[Pauloxxi]

Some folders repeat on both directories "Program Files (x86)" and "Program Files".
Microsoft is really crazy.... what poor system this 64. I don't see the advantage of being 64 bits yet.
Is it possible to deleate commom folders between these 2 directories?
Have someone tried?

Thank you!