Why are 64bit version files included in the 32bit installer?

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Why are 64bit version files included in the 32bit installer?

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Why are the files CGLPT64.sys + TCMDX64.exe included in the 32bit only installer?
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32-bit TC uses them internally on 64-bit system.
These files exist even on TC 7.5x versions - 32-bit ONLY.

TCMDX64.EXE - 64-bit shell extension support for right click context menu
CGLPT64.SYS - Parallel port driver for Windows X64
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Gral wrote:32-bit TC uses them internally on 64-bit system.
That's what I mean. If you're running a 32bit system, then why woud you need 64bit drivers that are only used internally on a 64bit system?
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What you wrote in your initial post is why these files exist in 32bit installer, not why exist on 32bit system.
You can install and use 32bit TC on 64bit system.
Although i agree, maybe these files should not be installed on 32bit system.
On the other hand you can install 32bit version on 32bit system on USB stick and want use it on 64bit system.
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Yes, they are installed for 64-bit systems, e.g. when using a dual boot installation, USB stick installation etc. They are very small, so you wouldn't gain much if they were left out.
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