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Is my Windows Setup Normal?
      #968105 - 03/02/12 03:07 PM
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Hi, I'd like to check...

I installed both 64-bit and 32-bit versions of Windows 7 Ultimate about two years ago. Everything was fine so I've not installed any updates (it's not connected to the internet either).

In [C:] I have a [Program Files] folder and another [Program Filesx86] folder. Does this mean my PC is running at both 32-bit and 64-bit depending on the software being used?

Also do I install manual updates for both versions?

Cheers.


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Re: Is my Windows Setup Normal? new [Re: ]
      #968111 - 03/02/12 03:14 PM
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In 32bit windows you should only see one program files folder.

In 64bit windows you will see two. As you say one is programfiles (64bit) and one is program files x86 (32bit).

For compability windows will install 32 applications to the 32bit folder and 64bit applications to the 64bit folder but will run them both transparently.

If your updating windows 64 then only do the 64bit updates.
If your updating windows 32 then only do the 324bit updates.

If your in windows 64 and your updating an application in the prog files X86 folder then do the 32bit update for that peice of software.

If your in windows 64 and your updating an application in the prog files folder then do the 64bit update for that peice of software.

Don't mix them up!

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