By terminating them, I was able to delete the 'Microsoft' folder in Program Files (x86). In addition, many folders in the 'WindowsApps' folder in Program Files are also deleted.

It may also irk you to know that I also have 2x 2TB drives that ALSO have a Program Files (x86) and Program Files directory but I use them for non-performance-needing-applications.

When you install a program, all the files required to run it go into the Program Files or Program Files x86 folder, and the data other than these files go into the AppData folder. This data includes: ...

After running 64-bit Vista for a week or so, and realizing I had no reason to be running it, I did an in-place installation of 32-bit Vista. It moved the Program Files, Windows, and Users folders ...

After uninstalling a program, you can use the following effective ways to remove leftover files of the program on a Windows 11/10 computer: Check the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder ...