Question about the "Program Files" folder in Vista 64-bit

Craig321 · 18 Mar 2008 at 01:44

Hi,

Just wondering if I should be worrying about whether stuff gets installed to the "Program files" folder or the "Program file (x86)" folder?

Will the installation software for the program automatically select the correct folder, or should I be choosing myself?

Thanks,
Craig.

PhillyDee · 18 Mar 2008 at 02:05

I wouldnt worry about it. I presume its just an attempt to keep x64 and x86 program files seperate.

Stonedofmoo · 18 Mar 2008 at 08:06

Exactly what PhillyDee said. 64bit programs with 64bit installers automatically go to the Program Files folder, while older 32bit apps or apps with 32bit installers go to the (x86) folder.

bledd · 18 Mar 2008 at 08:39

only really crap 32bit program installers will default to C:\Program Files\

Craig321 · 18 Mar 2008 at 12:28

Cool, thanks for the help everyone

Loving Vista 64 so far, might order another 2GB RAM soon.

bledd · 18 Mar 2008 at 12:32

it really flies with 4gb mate, and ram is cheap as hell at the moment

just disable the defender real-time scanning

Stonedofmoo · 18 Mar 2008 at 12:40

Goes faster still with 8gig

To benefit from 64bit properly you really want to run 8gig as 4gig uses about the same memory as 32bit windows.

Inazuma · 18 Mar 2008 at 12:40

But if for example, Crysis which has a 32bit and a 64bit execute is installed into the x86 folder, will the 64bit execute still run in 64bit?

Stonedofmoo · 18 Mar 2008 at 12:40

Yes, it's just a folder name, nothing more.

Craig321 · 19 Mar 2008 at 03:01

Thanks for the help guys

- I've noticed 'proper' 64-bit applications (as in ones that are specifically made for 64-bit) go into the Program Files folder and others into the Program Files (x86) folder.

Ordered another 2GB RAM earlier today - should be with me on Friday hopefully

Is there anything I should know before I put it in or will it work 'out of the box'?

PhillyDee · 19 Mar 2008 at 08:01

Are you overclocked? You may have to add an extra 0.1V to the northbridge (MCH) voltage for it to be stable. But it will work out of the box.

Craig321 · 19 Mar 2008 at 13:43

PhillyDee said:
Are you overclocked? You may have to add an extra 0.1V to the northbridge (MCH) voltage for it to be stable. But it will work out of the box.

Nope, not overclocked. Just running on 2.1v at the moment (Geil 6400 Ultra 4-4-4-12 800MHZ)