Differences between "Program Files" and "Program Files(x86)" on a 64 bit PC with Windows 7 (64 bits) OS?

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Stephen Prastman · Answer 1 · 2016-01-04T10:54:37+0000

On 64bit versions of operating systems Windows creates 2 folders: Program Files and Program Files (x86). The explanation is pretty simple:

Program Files - contains applications that are created for 64bit versions of Windows. In this folder are placed all the 64bit compatible applications.
Program Files (x86) - contains applications created for 32bit versions of Windows that run on 64bit versions as well.

Warning: Do not attempt to manually delete folders inside Program Files unless you're instructed to do so by an It technician.

Guest #40619421 · Answer 2 · 2016-01-11T16:50:14+0000

Thank you very much Mr.Prastman for your beautiful and explanatory answer. I appreciate it well.
Many thanks once again.