Program Files (x86) Question

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sixgun95

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Last night I get me new computer with Visat 64 bit. I install Quicken, and the default comes up as Program Files (x86), not knowing what this is I install the software to Program Files. After the fact I realize one is for 32 bit, the other 64 bit. Did I screw up by installing a 32 bit program in the 64 bit file? Should I remove it and reinstall it in the (x86) folder? It seems to run fine. I could be wrong but I think the program is now in the x86 folder. Will it move itself if you install it in the wrong place?

As I move the cursor, it changes to a magnifying glass and changes the screen. How do I turn this off?
 

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System One

sixgun95 welcome to the forums.

As you found out one is for 32 bit and one is for 64 bit programs, and is more for the users benefit than anything just so you know which are 64 bit and 32 bit programs. And no it doesn't make any difference which of the folders you installed it to.

As for the cursor thing I'm pretty sure that has to do with the accessibility options, which are available in Control Panel (would check but I have it disabled and uninstalled, or as uninstalled as I can make it).
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    Athlon x2 7750 BE
    Motherboard
    Asus M4A78 Pro
    Memory
    2x2gb Kingston
    Graphics card(s)
    Sapphire HD 4830
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Xtreme Music
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P221w and Acer 1916w
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 and 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    2x80 GB Seagate 7200.10 in RAID0, 500 GB Seagate 7200.12
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 500W
    Case
    Antec Sonata III
    Cooling
    AC Freezer 64 Pro and a couple of 120 mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 v2
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave
    Internet Speed
    10000/1000
I am amazed how many applications can't install in (x86). You have to point them to Program Files.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons
    Motherboard
    Supermicro X7DWA-N server board
    Memory
    16GB DDR667
    Graphics card(s)
    eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card
    Hard Drives
    SAS RAID
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