I just noticed some of my softwares and games were installed in the "wrong" folder. Installing them all over again can be a pain. Is that important though?
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1See: [Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate “Program Files (x86)” folder?](http://superuser.com/questions/442246/why-does-64-bit-windows-need-a-separate-program-files-x86-folder?rq=1) – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Aug 27 '15 at 21:19
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Not one little bit, friendo – MyNameWouldGoHere Aug 28 '15 at 08:04
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It doesn't matter at all. Its just a convention, but doesn't change anything when it comes to execution.
heavyd
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Installation location does not affect performance. A 64-bit app will always be 64-bit no matter where it's installed.
- The location where the program is installed only affects how the programs are organized. The program binaries are still the same, and a 64-bit application will always be 64-bit. This holds regardless of where the app is installed, whether it's in either Program Files folder or elsewhere on the system.
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No.
Or, at least, it shouldn't be. The separate ones exist so you have a clear visual separation of your 32 and 64 bit apps. At least, from when we used to care bout such things.
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