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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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