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Storage of anything that can't be kept in internal RAM. Some examples are:
- Databases
- The filesystem
- OS
- Virtual memory
- etc.
Also the one hard disk is usually used for all of these at the same time.
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Is a hard disk a hardware or a software?
A computer hard disk or hard drive (fixed disk) is hardware.
What is disk drive?
A disk drive is a device that computers can use to read and write information on computer disk. An example of one is the hard disk drive.
What is a hard disk hardware or software?
The computer's hard disk is hardware.
How do you copy Songs External Hard Disk to computer Hard Disk Drive where it will remain even after disconnecting the External HD from Computer?
Simply connect your external hard disk to your computer. Then select the songs you want to play later, copy them and paste to your computer hard drive. And after disconnecting your external hard disk you can now play the selected songs from your computer hard drive.
What does it mean when your computer says hard drive not found?
The best way, I think to answer that is to define what a computer (or in this case the motherboard of the computer) needs to find or identify a hard disk. A hard disk needs a power source, a connector to attach it to the motherboard, and a controller to talk to the microprocessor of the computer. If any of these things fail the hard disk will not function and the computer will not recognize it. In general when you see the message "hard disk not found" its because the computer can't recognize the hard disk. This can be from a bad cable (that connects the hard disk to the motherboard), no power to the hard disk, or a failed controller. In my experience, its usually a bad cable but there are times when the hard disk itself will fail. Generally, hard disk cables are far more fragile than hard disks.
Where is the OS in a computer?
The OS is stored in the Hard Disk of the computer.
How is a hard drive different from a hard disk?
a hard drive is built into the computer whereas a hard disk is seperate
How do you replace pata hard disk to sata hard disk?
to make the computer function
How do you transfer a game from one computer to a new computer?
You can use a external hard disk on transferring a game from one computer to another.
What is the capacity of the hard disk in the computer?
depends on the computer
How does repair people get rid of computer viruses and spy ware if your computer don't start up?
They either use a rescue disk or they insert the hard disk into another computer as a secondary drive.
Is hard disk is peripheral device?
No,hard disk is not a peripheral device it is esseintial part of computer
