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

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

just disable the defender real-time scanning
 
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?
 
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 :D

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