Merging "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)" folders in Windows 7 64-bit

I think some bigger programs might install things into both directories. Like if they had both 32 and 64 bit versions of things. Especially when it comes to common files and various libraries. And you don't want a 32 bit assembly to be overwritten by a 64 bit one or vice-versa. Would probably not work so well the next time that assembly were to be used.

No, there is no way to move an installed application. You'll need to uninstall and try to select installation destination manually when reinstalling.

But my advice is to leave it alone.

PS.
_{Well you could possibly do some advanced registry hacking but that's probably a lot more work than reinstalling an application (and a lot more dangerous)}

I'm not much of a computer wiz, so when I saw that I had two "Program Files" folders, I did try merging them together to keep things tidy.

It allowed me to merge most things, but now I can't use alot of programs as obviously the directory points to the wrong place. I'm now copying all the files back to the original spot using the "previous versions" tab in the folder properties.

Hopefully this fixes my muck up?

So yeah: Don't try merging "program files" and "program files (x86)".