Hi Kelly, Yes, there are two Program Files directories on 64-bit versions of Windows. Basically, the c:\Program Files directory is now exclusively for newer 64-bit programs and the c:\Program Files (x86) directory is typically where you would install older 32-bit games and applications like Jim Kitchen's games.
That said, there are some compatibility issues to consider here. If you have UAC, User Account Control, enabled you won't be able to save games etc to the c:\Program Files (x86) directory meaning that some older games may not work correctly because they write settings, saved games, etc to the same folder where they are installed which causes compatibility issues. There are two solutions. One, You can disable UAC, which will make most older games fairly compatible with Windows 7, or you can choose to install them locally to something like c:\Users\Your User Name\Games which will allow you to keep your security settings in tact while running older games without compatibility issues. Cheers! On 6/9/14, Kelly Sapergia <ksaper...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm getting my new 64-bit machine in a couple days, which will have Windows > > 7 Professional installed (rubs hands in eager anticipation). While I'm > looking forward to working with a new, at least to me, version of Windows, > one thing I'm wondering about is where I should install games like those > from Jim Kitchen. As I understand it, there are two "Program Files" folders > > when you have a 64-bit system. Can someone tell me which one I should > install games to, or does it really matter? Do you have to use the > Compatibility Wizard for the games to work, or are they usable regardless? > > Also, on a slightly different note, I've had an odd issue with Smugglers 5 > running under Windows XP. > The game works fine, but I've noticed that when I quit, the dinging noise > you hear if you press a wrong key appears to be disabled until the computer > > is restarted. It's a minor thing, I know, but I like to have all my system > sounds working. I'm just wondering if anyone has had this issue when playing > > the game under Windows 7? > > Thanks. > > Yours Sincerely, > Kelly John Sapergia > Show Host and Production Director > The Global Voice Internet Radio > www.theglobalvoice.info > > Personal Website: www.ksapergia.net > Business Website (KJS Productions): www.kjsproductions.com > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
