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What part of the PC is the os stored?
The OS is stored in the Hard Drive then when you load up your computer it is loaded into the ram
Where is the OS installed?
Usually it is installed on your HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
How do you format your drive c?
Boot from something OTHER than C: The OS will not allow you to format the disk from which the computer has currently loaded. Many OS disks will allow you to reformat the C: drive, and you can even create a bootable floppy that has format capability.
Where does operating system typically resides?
An OS reside in HDD, SSD, flash drive or CD/DVD. When you boot the computer the kernel is copied to RAM. Now other parts of OS will be loaded to RAM as and when required.
What is part of the operating system is stored on ROM?
Usually none. Long ago BIOS(which isn't really part of an OS...) was stored on ROM. These days you've usually got your OS installed on Hard Drive or a SSD drive.
Which OS has a floppy drive?
The OS is a program. The computer has the floppy drive.
Does formatting c drive delete the operating system?
If your OS is installed on that drive yes the OS will be deleted but if your OS is on another hdd then the OS wont be deleted unless you format that other drive. if drive C: has your OS and everything else on it and you format that it will all removed nothing will be left behind. But say you had Drive I: with your OS on it and drive C: with all other data on it and your formatted drive c you would not remove the OS unless you formatted drive I:
Is the kernel loaded before the OS?
Yes, the kernel is loaded before the operating system (OS) can fully function. When a computer starts, the bootloader loads the kernel into memory, initializing the hardware and providing essential services. Once the kernel is active, it enables the OS to run and manage applications and user interactions. Therefore, the kernel is a crucial component that must be loaded first for the OS to operate effectively.
What initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded?
Desktop
Does a U3 drive work on Macintosh OS X?
If I had a USB memory thumb drive from the U3 company I would probably find the answer is yes. The latest version of the OS X is well known for being able to run any USB Drive
What happends when operating system is loaded into ram?
When an operating system is loaded into RAM, it transfers its core components and necessary files from storage (like a hard drive or SSD) into the system's volatile memory. This allows the CPU to quickly access and execute the OS instructions, facilitating efficient management of hardware resources and user applications. The OS initializes system processes, manages memory allocation, and sets up user interfaces, enabling users to interact with the computer. Once loaded, the OS remains in RAM until the system is powered off or restarted.
Is switching on the system called booting?
That is a simplistic view, but yes. Switching on the system starts the boot process. When the CPU powers up, it looks for the ROM BIOS, and looks for the interrupt vector table as a part of that. Then the CPU jumps to the startup address in memory. A POST test is performed and the hardware is initialized. From there, a routine tells it to check the first sector of the first drive it can find. If it isn't there, it may check the next drive it can find per the BIOS instructions. Then the boot sector is loaded which not only contains information about the drive, but a tiny program which then looks for and loads the operating system kernel. From there, the OS continues its own booting sequence and may replace the BIOS routines with its own routines and any installed drivers. Then eventually, the GUI portion of the OS is loaded.
