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Where is the OS in a computer?
The OS is stored in the Hard Disk of the computer.
Can you use a 500 GB hard drive on Windows 2000 pro?
You can use 500 GB hard disk & install OS 2000, but you won't be able to avail 500 GB hard disk space on it.
What do you do if a computer will not install a new OS?
There are a number of reasons why this will happen - Install Mac OS onto WinTel machine, Install OS for IntelMac on Power PC mac clone, Install Win7 onto WinTel machine that has not enough RAM or Hard Disk space to enable the install. Simple question, complex answer
Can you install ubuntu on a computer without internet?
Yes absolutely one can install Ubuntu or any other OS without internet connection. Of course you have to have the Ubuntu .iso image file handy. You can install it using USB stick with universal USB installer or from the hard disk you have downloaded to. But the latest updates won't be installed without internet.
Why does the computer keep restarting when loading Windows XP after I installed a new hard disk?
The hard drive is not configured to your PC's settings. Re-install the OS on the new HDD.
Can you install an os without partition hard diskif yes how?
No, the drive must first be partitioned, then formated.
How do you install OS vista without disc?
You would have to download the vista os and install it from a USB storage device, FireWire from another computer or you could use a virtual drive From the computer you want vista on if you partition the hard drive. I'm assuming you want to replace the current os on a computer or fix a broken version do I would say the easiest way is to torrent vista and put it on a portable drive or a disk
What is Mac OS X install media?
Mac OS X install media is a repair disk that allows you to re-install the operating system on your Mac in case of hardware failure or repair. You don't have to have a physical install disc, because OS X is built in your Mac.
Why might Windows not restart after reformatting Drive C with or without boot disk?
Did you format your hardrive? If you did than windows isn't on the machine anymore. You will have to install the OS again.
How you install second OS when first OS vista licence copy is install on system?
Good question, it really depends on the 2nd Operating System you want to install... If it is a Windows based OS you will need to Install the OS on a second drive or a new partition on your existing Hard Drive. If you are installing another OS like Linux it will give you a choice to install a boot loader that will allow a menu to switch to another OS at boot time. Here is an install guide for Vista http:/www.kapcom.com.au/How-to-install-Windows-Vista.html this is almost identical to Windows 7 Install. In a nutshell you can install a second OS without hurting your current install. More info required please
What is a table maintained by the OS to keep track of the physical location of the hard disk's contents?
The OS has to keep track of the physical location where a document is saved on your hard disk; to do this, it maintains the file allocation table (FAT).
Where is the OS installed?
Usually it is installed on your HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
