Locations of Java 32b v 64b

[ZWarrior]

So I have been trying to figure out  how to know what versions of Java are installed on my computer and how to get the appropriate Java Control Panel for either the 64bit or 32bit version when both are loaded on your computer.  This is a hassle since the JCP that is loaded from the Windows Control Panel is the 32b version.

However, if you want to manage the 64b version using the JCP you have to either wait for an update, if you have the auto-update turned option active, or start an app that is using the 64b version.

Well, I have cracked the code.  It's actually so simple it's ridiculous.  32b java is installed in 'Program Files\java"  and 64b java is installed in 'Program Files (x86)\java".  The CPL (javacpl.exe) is located in the bin directory below that location.

[JollyRoger]

Sweet deal, but wouldn't the locations be flipped? Isn't all the 32-bit stuff kept under \Program Files (x86), and the 64-bit stuff under "regular" \Program File.  Good to know, either way.

[ZWarrior]

Believe it or not, all 64bit apps are installed in the x86 folder.  Remember that the original was the "regular" Program Files historically and the x86 version is new since the 64bit OS release.

Surprised me that it was that easy actually.