Program Files on Windows 7

[Tommy Vercetti]

How do I access the program files on Windows 7? I download a file for a game and I need to put in the game files.

 

[IamJohn]

Just open your C drive, program files should be right there.

Realize that it might not be in program files, it may be in something like C:\Users\Public\Games.

Also remember there's a second program files of 64bit programs if you're running 64 bit windows, so make sure you looking for the right one.

 

[GenMarshall]

That depends if you have a 32bit or a 64bit OS. For 32bit OSes (includes 64bit programs in a 64bit OS), they are found in the C:/ drive as "Program Files". If you're in a 64bit OS and the program it'self is 32bit. They are found in the same drive, however it will be called "Program Files (x86)"

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

I was able to get to the program files for the game I am trying to mod via clicking open on the folder in the start menu. All the folder has is the shortcut to the game. I have moded this game before on XP and got it to work fine. I have only had this laptop with Windows 7 for about a week and I am used to using XP.

The Programs Location is as follows.
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs/TEW2005

Any idea what I should do?

 

[GVBN]

That's a folder for that game's start menu items, not program files

Start button > Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files/Program Files (x86)

The game location is usually something like C:\Program Files\<Publisher>\<Developer>\<Game>

 

[Genocidicbunny]

Okay, usually, if you have a shortcut and you dont know where its going to, you should be able to right click, hit properties and then click 'Open Target'

Generally:
If you have a 64-bit OS, programs by default go to C:\Program Files (x86)\
natively 64-bit programs on a 64-bit Windows install go to C:\Program Files\
same for 32-bit programs on 32-bit.

Application Data is in C:\YourUsername\App Data\
From there its either in Local or Roaming. You need to make sure you have hidden folders shown.

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

Okay, usually, if you have a shortcut and you dont know where its going to, you should be able to right click, hit properties and then click 'Open Target'

Generally:
If you have a 64-bit OS, programs by default go to C:\Program Files (x86)\
natively 64-bit programs on a 64-bit Windows install go to C:\Program Files\
same for 32-bit programs on 32-bit.

Application Data is in C:\YourUsername\App Data\
From there its either in Local or Roaming. You need to make sure you have hidden folders shown.

How do I change that setting show hidden files are shown?

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

It's in the Folder Options.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

Lmgtfy