Windows 10: Should my second hard drive contain the ' Program Files' & 'Program Files x86' folders?

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  1. Should my second hard drive contain the ' Program Files' & 'Program Files x86' folders?


    Should my HDD contain the ' Program Files' & 'Program Files x86' folders?

    Windows 10 is installed on my SSD.

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    RickJansen20, May 25, 2020
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  2. Hoggorm Win User

    Are the Program Files and Program Files (x86) folders important?

    Hi,

    I was wondering how important the two mentioned folders are when installing a software. I know most programs suggest being installed to one of them, but it is really necessary? What happens if I choose another folder?

    I use the game client Steam for example. It wants to go into C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam

    Does it matter if I place it in C:\Another Folder\Steam?

    Are there any programs that MUST be installed in either Program Files or Program Files (x86) to work properly?

    On my desktop computer I have one SSD disk (C) and one regular hard disk (D). Here I have always installed software to D:\Program Files and never seen any issues with that (note that this Program Files folder was made by me and not by Windows. Those folders are located on the C drive but never used by me).

    The reason I'm asking is because I'd like to sync a few folders from a software located in \Program Files\ using Synology Cloud Station. For some reason it does not have access to the Program Files folders on the C drive (but it can access the one on D drive).
     
    Hoggorm, May 25, 2020
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  3. DaveM121 Win User
    program files and program files x86

    Hi louandtootsosmundson

    The Program Files folder and the Program Files (x86) folders must be kept separate to avoid conflicts

    Window will automatically handle those folders, placing 64bit applications in the Program Files Folder and 32bit applications in the Program Files (x86) folder
     
    DaveM121, May 25, 2020
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  4. A. User Win User

    Should my second hard drive contain the ' Program Files' & 'Program Files x86' folders?

    Progrqm Files & Program Files x86

    Hi Douglas, I'm Graeme, an independent adviser here to help.

    Do you mean you're looking for the Program Files folders? If so, here are the steps to find them:

    - Press Windows Key+E to open File Explorer, or type "This PC" into Start and select the first result.

    - Double click on your C: Drive.

    - In the C: Drive you should find the Program Files and Program File (x86) folders.

    Let me know if you need further support! Thanks!
     
    A. User, May 25, 2020
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