What is the difference between the program files and Program Files

original title: difference between program files and program files

Hello.

I have 2 files on my C:\ drive that both seem to contain program files: one is called "Programs" (French word) and other 'program (x 86) '.

Some program files in two directories (like Windows Mail).

What is the difference btw. them, and that one should choose to place new programs? Or is this duplication caused by my using the French for Vista version?

If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows:
Program files (86) your 32-bit programs and "Programs" should be your 64-bit programs. Most of the programs designed for the 32-bit version of Windows works on 64-bit Windows version. The notable exceptions are many antivirus programs and drivers.

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

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