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- 9th November 2009 at 07:55 #43916
As i understand software which has separate x64 version should be installed into main Program Files folder. But where i should install software that doesnt have separate x64 version but DO HAVE 64bit support: in main Program Files folder or in Program Files (x86) folder?
Thanks in advance.
- 9th November 2009 at 08:15 #50101
64-bit programs compiled by 64-bit compiler: Program Files
32-bit programs compiled by 32-bit compiler: Program Files (x86) - 9th November 2009 at 08:15 #59920Anonymous
64-bit programs compiled by 64-bit compiler: Program Files
32-bit programs compiled by 32-bit compiler: Program Files (x86) - 9th November 2009 at 14:41 #50102
@genok wrote:
software that doesnt have separate x64 version but DO HAVE 64bit support
If you mean software that has a common installer for both architectures and thus no separate x64 version (like Paint.NET), then it should go to Program Files.
If you mean software that is 32-bit but has some 64-bit capabilities (like Tracktion), then it should go to Program Files (x86).In both cases the installer should take care of choosing the correct path.
- 9th November 2009 at 14:41 #59921Anonymous
@genok wrote:
software that doesnt have separate x64 version but DO HAVE 64bit support
If you mean software that has a common installer for both architectures and thus no separate x64 version (like Paint.NET), then it should go to Program Files.
If you mean software that is 32-bit but has some 64-bit capabilities (like Tracktion), then it should go to Program Files (x86).In both cases the installer should take care of choosing the correct path.
- 9th November 2009 at 15:12 #50103
Thanks guys.
- 9th November 2009 at 15:12 #59922Anonymous
Thanks guys.
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