Correct Program Files folder

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    • #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.

    • #50101

      64-bit programs compiled by 64-bit compiler: Program Files
      32-bit programs compiled by 32-bit compiler: Program Files (x86)

    • #59920
      Anonymous

        64-bit programs compiled by 64-bit compiler: Program Files
        32-bit programs compiled by 32-bit compiler: Program Files (x86)

      • #50102
        hsorl78y5hosuyhdg
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          @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.

        • #59921
          Anonymous

            @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.

          • #50103

            Thanks guys.

          • #59922
            Anonymous

              Thanks guys.

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