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fourbanks
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

I can't install the Dropbox 64bit version, the 32bit version shows up

Hi everyone 🙂  i keep installing Dropbox 64bit, but it keeps showing up as 32bit. Is there a reason for that  thanks 
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Здравко
Legendary | Level 20
2 years ago
fourbanks wrote:

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yes, but it still shows up as 32bit as per screenshot ...

 Hi fourbanks,

Ha..🙂 Yes and No.

Your screenshot shows where your application executables are placed on, not what types (32-bit or 64-bit) they are (or not necessarily at least). In particular, the installer and uninstaller (themself) are 32-bit. I have no idea why (probably easier for Dropbox staff) and doubt you can receive meaningful answer why. On other side the Dropbox executable itself, despite of placed on such a place, is 64-bit. 😉 Again, don't get confused by the folder name.

Hope this clarifies the things to some extents.

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fourbanks
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Thanks, I think you have summed it up. Most 64bit software installs in the programs' folder, but this is a first for me over the past 20 years in which a piece of software 64bit has installed in the programs 86 folder. As you say, it doesn't matter as long as the developer knows of this 

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