These 32-bit programs may not be aware that a 64-bit version of Windows even exists, so Windows keeps them away from that 64-bit code.ģ2-bit programs can’t load 64-bit libraries ( DLL files), and could crash if they tried to load a specific DLL file and found a 64-bit one instead of a 32-bit one. This is a compatibility feature designed for old 32-bit programs. The ones in the “C:\Program Files” folder are 64-bit, while the ones in the “C:\Program Files (x86)” folder are 32-bit.
That’s why different programs are spread across the two Program Files folders, seemingly at random. On a 64-bit version of Windows, 64-bit programs are stored in the “C:\Program Files” folder and 32-bit programs are stored in the “C:\Program Files (x86)” folder. This contains all your installed programs, all of which are 32-bit. In summary, on a 32-bit version of Windows, you just have a “C:\Program Files” folder. 64-bit programs still use the normal Program Files folder. Please send help.When you run a 32-bit program on a 64-bit edition of Windows, the WOW64 emulation layer seamlessly redirects its file access from “C:\Program Files” to “C:\Program Files (x86).” The 32-bit program tries to access the Program Files directory and is pointed to the Program Files (x86) folder. Select the new library.Ĩ) GROFIT! (Seriously, I can't help myself. During the installation, Steam will ask where you want to install. Set a location on a different drive under normal circumstances, Steam does not support multiple library folders on a single drive.ĥ) Reinstall the game in question. There are certainly faster ways to move an entire Steam installation, but this is the least likely to encounter issues for the average user.Īlternatively, you could try creating a second library location for the game in question:ġ) Back up the saves for the game in question.ģ) On Steam, hit View>Settings>Downloads>Steam Library FoldersĤ) On the resultant window, hit "Add Library Folder". Depending on how you created your backup, this could take a while.ĩ) GROFIT! (Sorry, I can never pass up an opportunity to use the Warframe form of this meme).
This will vary on a game-by-game basis.ĥ) Reinstall Steam in an unprotected location (I use "C:\Steam" - easiest solution).Ħ) Restore your library backup.
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