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Stefan Mileschin

21st November 2012 08:15

Why Does 64-Bit Windows Need a Separate “Program Files (x86)” Folder?

If you’re currently using any 64-bit version of Windows you may have noticed there are two “Program Files” folders, one for 64-bit and one for 32-bit apps. Why does Windows need to sub-divide them? Read on to see why.

http://www.howtogeek.com/129178/why-...es-x86-folder/

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