Can I Safely Delete One of the Program Files Folders?

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Asked By CuriousCat99 On

I have two folders on my computer named "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)." They seem to contain almost the same files, and I'm curious if I can delete one of them to free up some storage space. Does anyone know if that's safe to do? Thanks!

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Answered By TechGuru42 On

Nope, you shouldn't delete either of those folders. The "Program Files" folder is for 64-bit applications, while "Program Files (x86)" is used for 32-bit apps. They're there for a reason, so removing one could cause issues with your software.

StorageSleuth88 -

Gotcha! Any ideas on how to clear up some extra space? My hard drive feels full even though I only have a few games installed!

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