Windows 10: SysWOW64 and System32- Both Folders Have Mostly the Same Files, Is This Okay?

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    SysWOW64 and System32- Both Folders Have Mostly the Same Files, Is This Okay?


    I don't have much of a knowledge base on the inner workings of Windows 10, but I saw that System32 and SysWOW64 folders have mostly the same files, is this intended and okay? I didn't browse the entire folders because they're so big, but the stark difference I saw was that System32 folder had the Xbox Game Bar files I imagine that's what those are with XblGameSave and whatnotfurthermore, all the files in my folders are listed as coming from "Company: Microsoft Corporation", does that mean all my files should be safe and approved? I ran MalwareBytes before and Windows Defender in regard to so

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    The Ham, Aug 8, 2023
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    :/ i dont get this doe ?

    okay ive done the same thing as you but i cant put the file back into the folder

    • Copy nvlddmkm.sys in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_5518e59e8d3b48f4\ to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ and replace the existing one.
    that thing
     
    gamingturkey1, Aug 8, 2023
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  3. Does 'svchost.exe' being in the 'SysWOW64' folder, constitute a Virus/Malware?

    I have read at multiple places that the file 'svchost.exe' should only be in the 'System32' folder. I searched my PC and this file is also present in the 'SysWOW64' folder. Does this mean that there is a virus/malware?

    Note:- I have also read at wikipedia that this file has one of its image located in SysWOW64 folder. So, I am a little confused.
     
    abhaybhatt, Aug 8, 2023
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  4. SysWOW64 and System32- Both Folders Have Mostly the Same Files, Is This Okay?

    WmiPrvSE.exe 32 bit in SysWOW64 and 64 bit in System32

    Trying to check WmiPrvSe.exe because it shows an exception in Controlled Folder. Ran Sigcheck on both paths (SysWOW64 and System32) and it shows 64 bit in System32 and 32 bit in SysWOW64 ??


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    DMcCammish, Aug 8, 2023
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