Directories : Programm Files

Hi,

I got just aware of having 2 directories ;

1rst "Program Files [x86]" -english written
2nd "Programme [x86]" -german written

I do have RTM with MUI installed. I am anyhow surprised about that. Was that
"Programme [x86]" (my language)
with subtree installed by MUI ? to be the default installation-directory for
some Designed for Windows software in my language ?

Would be the "english" directory "Programm Files..." the default for some
english software-version ?

Is this typical for MUI based OS Versions ? I have not been working with one
before.

May i expect the same if 64 bit version of software is available ?

Any Link ?

regards jk

Charlie
Fri May 20 17:35:29 CDT 2005

Juergen -- Yours is the first report I've seen, and I'm afraid my native
language is English. (Or American, not quite the same, but close enough for
these purposes.) It very much sounds like the German MUI has created the
German virtual directory structure.

--
Charlie.

Juergen Kluth wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I got just aware of having 2 directories ;
>
> 1rst "Program Files [x86]" -english written
> 2nd "Programme [x86]" -german written
>
> I do have RTM with MUI installed. I am anyhow surprised about that.
> Was that "Programme [x86]" (my language)
> with subtree installed by MUI ? to be the default
> installation-directory for some Designed for Windows software in my
> language ?
> Would be the "english" directory "Programm Files..." the default for
> some english software-version ?
>
> Is this typical for MUI based OS Versions ? I have not been working
> with one before.
>
> May i expect the same if 64 bit version of software is available ?
>
> Any Link ?
>
> regards jk

Juergen
Fri May 20 19:01:31 CDT 2005

Hi,
this directory structure is not virtual.

/*some part of a "set" at commandprompt*/

CommonProgramFiles=D:\Program Files\Common Files
CommonProgramFiles(x86)=D:\Programme (x86)\Gemeinsame Dateien /*german*/

ProgramFiles=D:\Program Files
ProgramFiles(x86)=D:\Programme (x86)

Interesting to me ist, that for the x86 - part the system-variables point to
"my language" folder,
for the 64bit - part still to the "native" one.

regards jk

Charlie
Sat May 21 00:59:59 CDT 2005

No, you're right, virtual isn't quite the right word. But it's a kind of
redirection -- if you look at the directory structure using a 32-bit
programme, you'll see what I mean. Try starting the 32 bit version of Windows
Explorer -- you'll have a very different view of the file system.

--
Charlie.

Juergen Kluth wrote:
> Hi,
> this directory structure is not virtual.
>
> /*some part of a "set" at commandprompt*/
>
> CommonProgramFiles=D:\Program Files\Common Files
> CommonProgramFiles(x86)=D:\Programme (x86)\Gemeinsame Dateien
> /*german*/
> ProgramFiles=D:\Program Files
> ProgramFiles(x86)=D:\Programme (x86)
>
> Interesting to me ist, that for the x86 - part the system-variables
> point to "my language" folder,
> for the 64bit - part still to the "native" one.
>
> regards jk

helXe
Sat May 21 04:22:50 CDT 2005

Hi Juergen,

may be you've installed a german software like a game. The "Install Shield
Wizard" recommands you a place where it should be installed, like:
C:\Programme\Spiel_X
If your PC doesn't find the folder "Programme" he will create this. The
Extension (x86) is added automaticly.
Otherwise if you install f.e. a Lucas Arts Game in your german WinXP, you'll
find a new "Program Files" Folder, if you set the default installation.

cu helXe

"Juergen Kluth" <ing-do@gmx.de> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:ufEK9oYXFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I got just aware of having 2 directories ;
>
> 1rst "Program Files [x86]" -english written
> 2nd "Programme [x86]" -german written
>
> I do have RTM with MUI installed. I am anyhow surprised about that. Was
> that "Programme [x86]" (my language)
> with subtree installed by MUI ? to be the default installation-directory
> for some Designed for Windows software in my language ?
>
> Would be the "english" directory "Programm Files..." the default for some
> english software-version ?
>
> Is this typical for MUI based OS Versions ? I have not been working with
> one before.
>
> May i expect the same if 64 bit version of software is available ?
>
> Any Link ?
>
> regards jk
>

Bruno
Thu May 26 06:15:11 CDT 2005

Hi,

There is functionnality in MUI to make some folder names "look" translated
in Explorer (typical example are "My Documents", "My Music", etc...) but the
physical folders names should NOT be localized.

I'm not seeing the German "Programme (x86)" on any computer I've setup with
German MUI. This could be created by a German application that installs in a
localized folder but that doesn't quite explain the output of SET command
that Juergen reported below. If some of you are also affected by this, feel
free to post and we can try to understand what may be causing this.

Thanks
--
Bruno Lewin [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> a écrit dans le
message de news:uMFGTpcXFHA.2540@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> No, you're right, virtual isn't quite the right word. But it's a kind of
> redirection -- if you look at the directory structure using a 32-bit
> programme, you'll see what I mean. Try starting the 32 bit version of
Windows
> Explorer -- you'll have a very different view of the file system.
>
> --
> Charlie.
>
> Juergen Kluth wrote:
> > Hi,
> > this directory structure is not virtual.
> >
> > /*some part of a "set" at commandprompt*/
> >
> > CommonProgramFiles=D:\Program Files\Common Files
> > CommonProgramFiles(x86)=D:\Programme (x86)\Gemeinsame Dateien
> > /*german*/
> > ProgramFiles=D:\Program Files
> > ProgramFiles(x86)=D:\Programme (x86)
> >
> > Interesting to me ist, that for the x86 - part the system-variables
> > point to "my language" folder,
> > for the 64bit - part still to the "native" one.
> >
> > regards jk
>
>