install in C/ Program file/ 86 bit WHY ? not 64 bit??

[Salmanz]

how to change the place from 86 to 64 when i click install any game from steam? i had a 64 bit windows 7 but the option to install in 64 bit or program file "without 84 bit" is not there, how to add it ??

[Piszczel]

Why does it matter? Steam is an x86 application anyway

[Salmanz]

it don't care about steam client, there is a huge difference between whether the game is installed in 86 or 64 bit, pls don't answer if you have no clue what you are saying

[TͤͣͬearOfTheSͭͣͬtar]

There is no difference in what folder it is installed. :) Game itself is 32 bit application. So no x64.

[Luis]

It's not 86 bit. x86 is not the "bit count". It's the processor's instruction set, but in general, if something gets installed in Program Files (x86) it means the executable is a 32 bit program.

[Salmanz]

omg ppl u must all kno that 64bit is 64 bit .. but x86 is acually 32 bit ... and the folder is saved in x86 sry if i typed bit infront of it, but the thing is if i install it in the right folder it will help boosting it alittle somehow, and yes there is a difference and the problem been solved by reinstalling steam and installing it on the right folder, which is program file " and not program file x84

[flow]

So much confusion and half-knowledge.

Steam is a 32bit application, so its default install directory is C:\Program Files (x86)\steam.
Anything you install through steam will be installed under C:\Program Files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\ unless you specifically tell steam to install it somewhere else.

A 64bit executable being installed in a subfolder of \Program Files (x86)\ does not magically make it not a 64bit executable anymore, though. It's just a convenience from microsoft so you can keep track of your 32 and 64bit programs.

[Hex: Brain Damage]

Why is it even a problem if the gae is a 32-bit executable? All it means is the Processor doesn't chew through the data as fast as it does a 64-bit executable, at least from what I know.

[flow]

If you really want to have Dark Souls 2 in your regular C:\Program Files folder, you'll have to uninstall it, add C:\program Files to your steam install directories in your steam settings and select that folder as the new install directory for Dark Souls 2.

I don't know why you'd bother though, because it makes absolutely no difference. Where an executable is located has no effect on whether it's a 32 or 64 bit executable.

[nabilmunla]

Publicado originalmente por Salmanz:

how to change the place from 86 to 64 when i click install any game from steam? i had a 64 bit windows 7 but the option to install in 64 bit or program file "without 84 bit" is not there, how to add it ??

Placing a x64 but application in programming files x86 will not limit the performance of the application because the folders are just given by Microsoft as a convenience for users to know which applications are 64but and which are 32bit

[Salmanz]

Publicado originalmente por PotatoNum:

Publicado originalmente por Salmanz:

how to change the place from 86 to 64 when i click install any game from steam? i had a 64 bit windows 7 but the option to install in 64 bit or program file "without 84 bit" is not there, how to add it ??

Placing a x64 but application in programming files x86 will not limit the performance of the application because the folders are just given by Microsoft as a convenience for users to know which applications are 64but and which are 32bit

wow a good answer after 2 years of posting this, thnx :)

[Dr. Zoidberg]

Publicado originalmente por A Camel:

Why is it even a problem if the gae is a 32-bit executable? All it means is the Processor doesn't chew through the data as fast as it does a 64-bit executable, at least from what I know.

Sorry to completely necro this thread, but in case anyone else lands here like I did I want to clear this up. The "bit" number is the size of a word sent through the data bus in your computer. Basically it is the amount of data that the processor can deal with at one time. It also affects memory size for programs; a 32-bit program can only address 2^32 bytes (4GB) of data in RAM, while a 64-bit program can address 2^64 bytes (16 exabytes).

[sick_on_sticks]

Publicado originalmente por Dr. Zoidberg:

It also affects memory size for programs; a 32-bit program can only address 2^32 bytes (4GB) of data in RAM, while a 64-bit program can address 2^64 bytes (16 exabytes).

So close. Im really not trying to be a a hole, but for lost souls who have found there way here, as I and sir zoidberg have, should note that a 64 bit processor can address 16 EXBIbytes. Which comes out to just over 18 EXAbytes. Im sure the doctor knew that and got them mixed up because if you know what a exabyte is then chances are you probably know what a exbibyte is.

[<Quique>]

Publicado originalmente por Salmanz:

it don't care about steam client, there is a huge difference between whether the game is installed in 86 or 64 bit, pls don't answer if you have no clue what you are saying

xD Some kid or non-english speaking user asks for help then belittles anyone who answers. What a nice person. Sorry to necro this, just needed to add my useless bit of input

[Salmanz]

Publicado originalmente por <Quique>:

Publicado originalmente por Salmanz:

it don't care about steam client, there is a huge difference between whether the game is installed in 86 or 64 bit, pls don't answer if you have no clue what you are saying

xD Some kid or non-english speaking user asks for help then belittles anyone who answers. What a nice person. Sorry to necro this, just needed to add my useless bit of input

LoL thats 7 years later man sorry for my behaviour i was probably in a hurry to play thats why i wanted a real answer 😅