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  1. Why do we need the “Program Files” folder in Windows?

    Sep 22, 2022 · If a 32-bit executable looks to \Program Files (which is historically the location of all program files before 64-bit editions of Windows were available) then WOW64 will redirct the 32-bit …

  2. windows - how to get program files x86 env variable? - Stack Overflow

    For example, after installing Debugging Tools for Windows (x86) on XP, it's found in Program Files but on Windows 7 it's found on Program Files (x86) which means there's no simple way to create a …

  3. Delete old windows / program files from second drive?

    May 15, 2015 · For the Windows folder just rename it to Windows.old and with the disk cleanup tool/ program you can simply delete it

  4. windows - What is each `Program Files` folder purpose in Arm64 ...

    Nov 11, 2022 · C:\Program Files\ with no suffix is for native programs, programs that match the architecture of Windows. An ARM64 application running on Windows ARM64 would get this directory …

  5. Using %PROGRAMFILES (x86)% on Windows OS 32bit

    Jul 16, 2013 · What happens when I use the environment variable %PROGRAMFILES(x86)% on a Windows OS that is 32bit (ie, older versions of Windows such as Windows XP, Vista)? I am hoping …

  6. What is the purpose of program files directory in windows?

    Jan 17, 2013 · The program files directory in Windows is a place where all the installed files go. But there are some customizations needed depending on users. Those go into user's directory. Like …

  7. How to get access to C:\\Program Files\\WindowsApps?

    Type in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps in the Windows Explorer address bar and hit enter. Observe in shock and dismay the system dialog saying you don’t own a folder on your own machine.

  8. windows - What is the purpose of the Common Files folder in Program ...

    Sep 10, 2018 · The Program Files folder is home to 16 subfolders: Common Files. This folder contains files shared with the Microsoft applications [sic]. I feel that folder exists mostly because MS wanted a …

  9. How to delete "Program Files" and "WindowsApps" folders in Windows …

    Jul 6, 2022 · The folders I want to delete are Program Files and WindowsApps. There used to be more folders I wanted to delete and I did following the steps from the Internet either without. The folders …

  10. Where is Microsoft Edge located in Windows 10? How do I launch it?

    Aug 4, 2015 · May 2021: Edge is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe. It can be found by either goint to that location or …