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‎03-23-2024 06:14 AM - edited ‎03-23-2024 06:15 AM

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Hello, I'm seeing duplicate 'program file' folders. One is titled 'Program Files', 30gs, the second is named 'Program Files (x86)', 58gs. Both contain many of the same interior folders with varying sizes. Is this normal? I'm looking to make space on the hard drive. Thanks, 

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‎03-23-2024 06:21 AM - edited ‎03-23-2024 06:23 AM

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Yes, that is normal.  The 'Program Files' are software from a 64bit install while the 'Program Files (x86)' are 32bit programs.  Both are common for a 64bit OS.  Eliminating files in either of those folders could cause the software to not run anymore.


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