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For 32-bit processes, to distinguish from %ProgramFiles(x86)% and %CommonProgramFiles(x86)%
See at : Environment Variables
PROGRAMW6432 and COMMONPROGRAMW6432 Environment Variables
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What is the purpose of ProgramW6432 and CommonProgramW6432 environment variables?
In my system they hold the same path as ProgramFiles and CommonProgramFiles variables. Are they used in the same situations?
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Castorix31 90,681 Reputation points2022-07-14T06:46:36.81+00:00