By terminating them, I was able to delete the 'Microsoft' folder in Program Files (x86). In addition, many folders in the 'WindowsApps' folder in Program Files are also deleted.

The Program Files (x86) is the one for storing 32-bit program. x86 stands for the type of processors — 286, 386, 486, 586 (Pentium). Another reason is that 64-bit software doesn’t act nicely ...

This is Rust program that reports information from multiple sources about where program files directories are located on a Windows system. C:\Users\ek\source\repos\pfdirs [main ≡]> cargo run ...

If you don’t find a shortcut, go to C:Program Files and look for the appropriate folder. Check C:Program Files (x86), as well, if your PC has that folder. 4) Delete the program folder.

After running 64-bit Vista for a week or so, and realizing I had no reason to be running it, I did an in-place installation of 32-bit Vista. It moved the Program Files, Windows, and Users folders ...