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64 bit, but why does the program files folder say x86? just curious

On a 64 bit system you usually have two Program Files one will say ;

Program Files - this is the 64bit version
Program Files x86 - this is the 32 bit version.

Does yours only have the one option?

I do have both folders 'Programs' and 'Programs x86',  I believe you just answered my original question, so I should download the 64 bit as opposed to the 32 bit?



My PC is as follows:

COMPUTER MODEL                 >> HP Pavillion Elite,   Model#  HPE-577c,   1.5 TB HDD,  8 GB RAM, (SATA)
COMPUTER SPECS                  >> Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40 GHz,  Bus speed: DMI - 2.5GT/s
SYSTEM TYPE                         >> 64-BIT OS ,  x64 based processor
WINDOWS EDITION               >> Windows 8.1  Pro
MEMORY                                >> PC3-10600 MB/Sec,    DDR3-1333

Where possible, yes.