Updates Windows 7: optional updates are displayed in italics 64-bit

original title: updates Windows 7 64-bit italic

I just got a new computer with Windows 7 Home Premium, IE8 and have been updated from the installation. I finished the important updates and looked Optoinal.  There are 14 which appear initalics under optional, and they have 64 bits with each of them.  They weren't there a few weeks when I started to update this computer (that I remember).

Are two directories on the system for Program Files, C:\Program Files\ and C:\Program Files (x 86).  x 86 is 32-bit, correct?  The few programs I have installed so far, I've discovered, installed in the C:\Program Files (x 86).  Malwarebytes installed there, there installed CCleaner...

Why are these updates in italics with 64-bit.  I guess I need to install these too?

Thank you.

There is a saying if it's not broke don't try to fix it.

Optional updates are new features, updates or Ultimate Extras which arenot required for the proper functioning of the operating system or applications

Source: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial140.html#updates>

Do not install any driver updates offered by Windows Update. Find them in the manufacturer's website instead.

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