Vista Tutorial - Deleting program files and keeping program files x86?

**Lightstalker** · 08-16-2008

Hi, I have Windows Vista Ultimate x64, and it came with 2 set of program files: program files, and program files x86. Since my hard drive is only 100 gigs, I was wondering if I could delete the normal program files and keep the x86 ones, or would that cause problems?

**stormy13** · 08-16-2008

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would that cause problems?

More than you know. You delete that and you delete any and all 64 bit programs, and probably also have to re-install Vista. That and if the Program Files folder on mine is any indication (just under 1 GB), then you're not going to save a whole lot of space anyway.

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Since my hard drive is only 100 gigs

Better idea that trying to bugger Windows up, get a bigger hard drive.

**Dwarf** · 08-16-2008

Hi Lightstalker and welcome to the forums

The 64-bit version of Vista has 2 program files folders - one is for 32-bit programs (x86) and the other is for 64-bit programs. These folders are system folders and should NOT be deleted otherwise severe OS problems will result which will need the reinstallation or repair of Vista to correct.
Dwarf

**Lightstalker** · 08-16-2008

Thanks for the help everyone.

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Lightstalker Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Vista Ultimate x64 5 posts	Deleting program files and keeping program files x86? Hi, I have Windows Vista Ultimate x64, and it came with 2 set of program files: program files, and program files x86. Since my hard drive is only 100 gigs, I was wondering if I could delete the normal program files and keep the x86 ones, or would that cause problems?
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08-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
stormy13 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Vista Ultimate x64 606 posts	Re: Deleting program files and keeping program files x86? Quote: would that cause problems? More than you know. You delete that and you delete any and all 64 bit programs, and probably also have to re-install Vista. That and if the Program Files folder on mine is any indication (just under 1 GB), then you're not going to save a whole lot of space anyway. Quote: Since my hard drive is only 100 gigs Better idea that trying to bugger Windows up, get a bigger hard drive.
My System Specs

08-16-2008	#3 (permalink)
Dwarf The Contemplator Join Date: Mar 2008 Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,129 posts	Re: Deleting program files and keeping program files x86? Hi Lightstalker and welcome to the forums The 64-bit version of Vista has 2 program files folders - one is for 32-bit programs (x86) and the other is for 64-bit programs. These folders are system folders and should NOT be deleted otherwise severe OS problems will result which will need the reinstallation or repair of Vista to correct. Dwarf
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Lightstalker Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Vista Ultimate x64 5 posts	Re: Deleting program files and keeping program files x86? Thanks for the help everyone.
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