Windows 10: Program Files and Program Files x86 Under Windows.Old Disappeared After 1 Day

HelloI have reset my Windows 10 yesterday and chose to keep my files. Windows installation created a folder named Windows.old were it kept a copy of the old user folders along with the old Program Files and Program Files x86 folders.For some reason, today, the Program Files and Program Files x86 folders disappeared but the Users folders are still there.I'm wondering what happened ? I really need the Program Files and Program Files x86 folders as they contain lots of files that I need.would appreciate any help.

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Partitioning Program Files/Program Files(x86) from Windows 10 install?

In the coming week I will be installing Windows 10 Home on my new computer. I will be using an SSD and an HDD, the SSD for the OS, programs and games and the HDD for photos, music and all the other slow stuff.
So, my question. In case the OS were to ever get corrupted, or I had to reinstall the OS for any other reason, is it possible to have the SSD set up as follows; Partition 1 - OS, Partition 2 - Program Files/Program Files((x86) plus other associated folders/files) and Partition 3 for my games, so that any re-install does not wipe out my already installed programs?

I had no problem doing this in with my XP desktop(OS in C and Progs in D, although not perfect, but was never able to do it with Windows 7.

Can it be done?

Tom.

 

Windows 10 program files(x86) gone

I just lost windows 10 program files(x86) it just disappeared. Any help or suggestions

 

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