9.1.2 Common Windows File Locations
Learn common file locations that are used in Windows-based systems.o
| Name | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Program Files | Stores application data and required files for x64 apps. | C:\Program Files |
| Program Files | Stores application data and required files for older, deprecated x32 apps. | C:\Program Files (x86) |
| Windows Directory | Stores required files for the Windows OS. | C:\Windows |
| System 32 | Stores core file for the Windows OS. | C:\Windows\System32 |
| Hosts File | Contains a local address name resolution database. | C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc |
| Tasks Folder | Contains all scheduled tasks, along with an interactive GUI to manage them. | Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Tools > Schedule tasks |
| Users Folder | Contains user profile data for all registered users for the system. | C:\Users |
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