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Program Running in Windows\SysWOW64 on user logon instead of Program Files
If a program is running from the Windows\SysWOW64
directory instead of the Program Files
directory upon user logon, it could be due to the following reasons:
Compatibility: The program you are running may be a 32-bit application, and your operating system is a 64-bit version. By default, 32-bit applications are redirected to the
SysWOW64
directory on a 64-bit system for compatibility reasons. This redirection ensures that 32-bit applications can access the appropriate libraries and resources.Installation Location: The program might have been installed in the
Windows\SysWOW64
directory instead of theProgram Files
directory. This could happen if the installer or the user manually chose the incorrect installation location during the installation process.
To resolve this issue and ensure that the program runs from the Program Files
directory:
Verify Installation: Check if the program is indeed installed in the
Windows\SysWOW64
directory. If so, it might be necessary to uninstall the program and reinstall it in the correct directory (Program Files
).Run 64-bit Version: Confirm whether a 64-bit version of the program is available. If there is a 64-bit version, install it in the
Program Files
directory. The 64-bit version will automatically run from the appropriate directory on a 64-bit system.Compatibility Settings: Right-click on the program's executable file and select "Properties." In the Properties dialog, go to the "Compatibility" tab and uncheck any compatibility settings that force the program to run in compatibility mode or as a 32-bit application. This step may vary depending on the specific program and your version of Windows.
Create a Shortcut: Instead of launching the program directly, create a shortcut to the program's executable in the
Program Files
directory. You can place this shortcut on the desktop or in the Start menu for convenient access.Command Prompt or Batch File: If you are launching the program using a command prompt or a batch file, ensure that the correct path to the program's executable in the
Program Files
directory is specified. Adjust the command or batch file accordingly.
By following these steps, you should be able to ensure that the program runs from the Program Files
directory rather than the Windows\SysWOW64
directory on user logon.