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Whilst being created they are stored on RAM, transfer to hard drive is sometimes automatic over a short time period often called autosave. When completed they can then be permanently stored on hard drive or other media
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What is 8 GB RAM?
Its a computer harddrive yu idiots.
Is the OS in a cell phone stored in ram?
No, RAM is never permanent memory. It's the random memory that is cleared out. The OS is always stored in the actual harddrive of a device.
When copying files from one external harddrive to another are they copied to the computer during the process NOT counting the RAM but rather the computers harddrive?
No. They are not copied to the computer's harddrive. Just the destination drive gets the files.
When you partition a computer do you just partition the harddrive or do you partition the RAM as well?
You just partition the Hard drive not the RAM.
When does a computer forget all the information that is stored in the computer RAM?
Your computer erases the RAM when it is shut down.
What type of memory is used by most computers when the amount of RAM needed exceeds the RAM available?
That would be virtual memory. Its when your the excess data is stored on your harddrive. A section of your harddrive is reserved for this purpose. Though virtual memory isn't as fast as normal RAM.
Why ram is called volataile memory?
RAM is called volatile memory, because data can only be stored within the RAM when there is constant power to the computer. Meaning as soon as the the computer looses power then all of the data that was stored within the RAM is erased.
Until you save a document it is stored only in the computer's?
RAM
When you change RAM cards from a lower amount to a higher amount will changing it remove anything stored in memory in my laptop and is RAM a place where any info is actually stored?
Computer RAM is used only during operation. It's called "volatile memory", meaning that every time the computer is turned off, everything that has been stored on RAM is deleted. Computer disk is a "non volatile" storage medium, meaning that programs and data will (hopefully) be available next time you turn on the computer. RAM is necessary for normal operation of the computer. Programs and data that are essential to the immediate operations of the computer are loaded into RAM as the computer starts and when you start applications. Insufficient RAM may cause the computer to run very slow, if at all. Since nothing is stored on RAM when the computer is turned off, increasing the amount of RAM should not negatively affect any data that is currently stored on your computer.
Why do you use RAM in computer?
All of the data that is temporary is stored in random access memory. Incoming data and the solutions to calculations are stored in ram.
What does RAM for a computer mean?
RAM = Random access memory. It is a volatile (loses all data stored when the computer is turned off) yet fast data storage device used in computers. Reading/writing to the harddrive takes a long time, due to moving parts, so the RAM acts as a go between to 'speed up' calculations.
What is the use of ram in the computer system?
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a form of computer data storage, and stores all of your documents and files on the computer.
