WHY program file(x86 ) folder in 64 bit..

i did clean installation of windows vista ultimate  after formating my windows drive
but in cdrive i can see two folder
Program Files
Program Files(x86)
what is the purpose of each folder ....
is any  thing wrong in installation

Hi,
It is normal for Windows Vista 64bit.
The Program Files folder is used to store 64bit applications and the Program Files(x86) folder is used to store 32bit applications. When installing a 64bit application, it will be installed under Program Files by default and when install a 32bit application, it will be installed under Program Files(x86) by default.
Tim Quan - MSFT
 

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