Program Files (x86)

[Dampkring]

I just installed Vista Home Premium 64 this week and I wanted to know what the Program Files (x86) under C: is? What means this (x86)?
What is the difference between the Program Files (x86) and the Programs folder?

Thanx for answer.

my spec:

Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe
AMD 64 Dual Core 4400+
Radeon HD 2900 XT 1GB
4GB RAM Corsair
WD Raptor 150GB
Vista 64 Home Premium

 

[demirun]

hi!

there is 2 program files folders, one is for the 32 bits programs (x86) and the other (program files) is for the native 64 bits applications.

hope it helps

 

[Dampkring]

Thanx a lot guy for your help
Do you know if the native 64bit applications automatically install in the 64 Program Files?

Thanx again

 

[demirun]

Yes, they do

unfortunately, there isn't a lot of 64 bits apps

Personally, I've got 4 ( nod32/ie x64/ O&O defrag/ Look'n'stop firewall)