There is no difference whatsoever. Just different names for the same thing.
C:\ is the root directory C:\folder\ is sub directory
A directory in DOS is like a folder in Windows: a collection of files.
On most Windows computers, the usbio.sys is found in the system32 folder. This folder is in the Windows directory on the primary drive.
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A "directory" in DOS is a "folder" in Windows Explorer.The terms are interchangeable, and some people call folders "directories" anyway.
A directory is the same as a folder. Go to Start>My Computer> go to the folder you want to make a directory in>click "New Folder" at the top of the screen (or right click and go to new>folder)>Name your folder>press enter>You just made a new folder!
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in cmd type "md FileName" in the directory you want the folder. md= Make Directory. And where FileName is you would put what ever name you wanted.
It means to put it in Windows folder on your C drive. The easiest way to find this is to open My Computer and in the Address Bar type %WINDIR% . You'll get taken right to that folder.
Standard is My Computer > C Drive > then WINDOWS...or C:\WINDOWS...be weary making changes in this folder, as anything that is changed that is wrong will cause your computer to not boot up.
Root directory where you install the operating system (windows). Usually on C drive.
You can use the Recovery Console to copy a new set of system files for the Windows setup CD to the hard drivepg 272 CompTIA softwareChanges the current directory to the directory where Windows 2000/XP is installedp 706 CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC