What I want is a simple answer. Failing that, an answer that is not too complicated.
In my line of work, I am continually installing and reinstalling Windows and, on top, client-specified applications.
Ever since I went over to Windows x64; first, version 7; then 8, now 8.1, I have had recurring niggles and problems.
Initially, I always went with the suggested default installation base folder, which, for all the older 32 bit applications was, and still is: "C:\Program Files (x86)"
I continued accepting this default location, after I upgraded to Windows 8, and yes, with 8.1.
Now, I don't remember exactly when the very first niggles got me scratching my head but it started, so far as I can remember anyway: When an application that I had installed, could not find its associated icon because, according to the shortcut, it could not be found in its default location: "C:\Program Files\...". Of course it couldn't! The program in question, take your pick: Opera, Thunderbird, (Yes, I know they're both from the same place), was installed in "C:\Programs Files (x86)\" but the shortcut was looking for the associated icon in "C:\Program Files"! Now, yes, I know, that all 32 bit programs are, by default, installed to "C:\Programs and Files (x86)". This is easy to understand and explain: it separates all those 32 bit applications from their superior 64 bit brethren.
NOW WE'RE GETTING TO THE MEAT SO WAKE UP.
I have since adopted the policy of changing the default location, when installing any of my old 32 bit programs, from "C:\Program Files (x86)" to the plain old vanilla "C:\Program Files" with no problems so far.
MY QUESTION IS THIS: If I choose to install ALL my old 32 bit programs to "C:\Program Files" rather than the default "C:\Program Files (x86)", WHAT, IF ANY, ARE THE POSSIBLE NEGATIVE CONSEQUNCES. THERE. I HAVE ASKED A STRAIGHT QUESTION. I EXPECT A STRAIGHT ANSWER.
Thanks,
Chris Bodragon
In my line of work, I am continually installing and reinstalling Windows and, on top, client-specified applications.
Ever since I went over to Windows x64; first, version 7; then 8, now 8.1, I have had recurring niggles and problems.
Initially, I always went with the suggested default installation base folder, which, for all the older 32 bit applications was, and still is: "C:\Program Files (x86)"
I continued accepting this default location, after I upgraded to Windows 8, and yes, with 8.1.
Now, I don't remember exactly when the very first niggles got me scratching my head but it started, so far as I can remember anyway: When an application that I had installed, could not find its associated icon because, according to the shortcut, it could not be found in its default location: "C:\Program Files\...". Of course it couldn't! The program in question, take your pick: Opera, Thunderbird, (Yes, I know they're both from the same place), was installed in "C:\Programs Files (x86)\" but the shortcut was looking for the associated icon in "C:\Program Files"! Now, yes, I know, that all 32 bit programs are, by default, installed to "C:\Programs and Files (x86)". This is easy to understand and explain: it separates all those 32 bit applications from their superior 64 bit brethren.
NOW WE'RE GETTING TO THE MEAT SO WAKE UP.
I have since adopted the policy of changing the default location, when installing any of my old 32 bit programs, from "C:\Program Files (x86)" to the plain old vanilla "C:\Program Files" with no problems so far.
MY QUESTION IS THIS: If I choose to install ALL my old 32 bit programs to "C:\Program Files" rather than the default "C:\Program Files (x86)", WHAT, IF ANY, ARE THE POSSIBLE NEGATIVE CONSEQUNCES. THERE. I HAVE ASKED A STRAIGHT QUESTION. I EXPECT A STRAIGHT ANSWER.
Thanks,
Chris Bodragon
