System32

respected sir,

   i sorry ask question, because may not qualified windows in depth.

i understand each , every module of windows excellently defined , published. but, have doubt why "system32" a directory in c:\windows named. there may solid reason why named. since important system files stored in directory not named. want know exact reason why named "system32".

thanks concern.,

thanking you,

yours truely,

j.santhosh kumar,

ace, hcl infosystems, india.

hi santhosh,

based on knowledge, 32-bit windows, due folder serves 32-bit applications, naming system32 makes sense.

however, 64-bit windows, compatibility reason, folder serves 64-bit applications , 32-bit versions of files stored in syswow64. feature called file system redirector.

in addition, if have further questions or concerns, question may related windows development, recommended post threads in our developer forums better assistance.

hope helps.

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