FileExists issue trying to distinguish between a 32 bit and a 64 bit computer version

[dzur]

Hello,

I am new to Autoit.

I am trying to establish via autoit FileExists() whether I am working on a 32 bit computer version or a 64 bit computer version.

i am testing the Windows Sidebar path location on a 32 bit version and on a 64 bit version with one Autoit code file

each computer bit version containing the Windows Sidebar path in a different folder !

aim;

code will direct each version (bit) to its appropriate coding functions.

However this will Not work as it does not make the version distinction:

i.e.,

if tested on a 64 bit version it would output as follows:

This is a 32 bit version computer. FileExist returned: 1

and,

This is a 64 bit version computer. FileExist returned: 1 (should only be this output !!!)

On a 64 bit version computer the Windows Sidebar path (and executable file) is ONLY located here:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe" (!)

Here is my code:

(starts beneath dotted area)

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#include <MsgBoxConstants.au3>

;Assign the 32 bit version file path to a variable.
Local $sFilePath32 = "C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe"

;Check if file exists.
Local $iFileExists32 = FileExists($sFilePath32)

;Display a message after checking the returned value.
If $iFileExists32 Then
    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "", "This is a 32 bit version computer." & @CRLF & "FileExist returned: " & $iFileExists32)
Else
    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "", "The file doesn't exist." & @CRLF & "FileExist returned: " & $iFileExists32)
EndIf

 

;Assign the 64 bit version computer file path to a variable.
Local $sFilePath64 = "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe"

;Check if file exists.
Local $iFileExists64 = FileExists($sFilePath64)

;Display a message after checking the returned value.
If $iFileExists64 Then
    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "", "This is a 64 bit version computer." & @CRLF & "FileExist returned: " & $iFileExists64)
Else
    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "", "The file doesn't exist." & @CRLF & "FileExist returned: " & $iFileExists64)
 EndIf

;Please Help, Thank You.

 

 

 

 

[Jos]

Using the @OSArch macro should be much simpler.

Jos

[dzur]

Can you be more specific please, giving a full working example. I am new to Autoit, thank you.

[dzur]

if OSArch....????

[dzur]

anyway  FileExists() is important to me in case i search for the existence of a file.

In addition,

It would be most appreciated if you could debug my code and explain where I went wrong. thank you very much.

[JLogan3o13]

@dzur you have been pointed to the @OSArch macro, and a simple search of the forum would show you many, many examples of this in use. Here is one from just a few days ago:

 

[dzur]

If @OSArch = "X64" Then... (for a 64 bit version computer).

But for a 32 bit version ?

If @OSArch = "32" Then...  ???

thnx.

 

 

[dzur]

Syntax... Syntax...Syntax....

thnx.

[Jos]

@dzur, sorry for being bold with you but it would be nice if you first think before shooting the posts from the hip!

Enjoy,
Jos

[JLogan3o13]

@dzur I sent you a PM. Stop spamming this thread and read the help file. The syntax you need is very clearly stated.

[dzur]

No, I am sorry. The Help file DOES NOT ! show any working example:

'Returns one of the following: "X86", "IA64", "X64" - this is the architecture type of the currently running operating system' What am I supposed to understand from this ? I simply google along in order to come up with how to check a 32 bit version computer. I have no intention whatsoever to spam the thread. You do not know me. As a NewComer to autoit i am simply at a loss. ! Goodbye.

[JLogan3o13]

@dzur The help file shows you the syntax:

Quote

@OSArch

Returns one of the following: "X86", "IA64", "X64" - this is the architecture type of the currently running operating system.

So your if statement should be:

If @OSArch = "X64" Then
   ;Do Something for 64bit machines
Else
   ;Do Something for 32bit machines
EndIf

Not sure how to make it any clearer...

[BrewManNH]

@dzur If you can't understand something as simple as what OS architecture each of those is referencing, perhaps you shouldn't BE writing scripts until you do understand what they are.

[dzur]

Mr.JLogan3o13 Sir,

If @OSArch = "X64" Then
   ;Do Something for 64bit machines
Else
   ;Do Something for 32bit machines
EndIf

I understand above code very clealy.

but,

If @OSArch= "32" then

;Do Something for 32bit machines

Else

;Do Something for 64bit machines

EndIf

WRONG CODE ? ="32" or should it be "32 bit" or should it be "x32' or...

thnx ()

 

[Jos]

Ok, back to the THINK FIRST topic. What again does the helpfile state the returned value options are for this macro? does it contain "32"?

Jos

Edited July 26, 2016 by Jos

[JLogan3o13]

How many different ways do you need it explained to you?!

[TheDcoder]

Putting an end to this madness:

If Is32bit() Then ; If the computer is 32 bit...
    ; Do something if the computer is 32 bit.
Else ; If the computer is not 32 bit...
    ; Do something if the computer is 64 bit.
EndIf

Func Is32bit()
    Return @OSArch = "X86"
EndIf

Just copy paste the last 3 lines at the end of your code to use the Is32bit function.

[Jos]

1 minute ago, TheDcoder said:

Putting an end to this madness:

No it doesn't and the only smart thing would have been to stay out of this thread!

Jos

[JLogan3o13]

As the OP has delivered a long diatribe regarding how great a programmer he is via PM, and has asked me to close his account, I see no reason for this thread to continue.

@TheDcoder I agree with Jos, you continue to have an issue with engaging your brain before you engage your keyboard. You would have been better served had you stayed out of the thread rather than muddying it further.