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The simple answer is that a computer needs a hard-drive to store the operating system and data, and a motherboard to hold the many components, circuits , etc. So take away any part and the computer won't work!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe operating system is used to execute commands to the components in your computer. A failure of this is that it 'clogs' up the hard drive. A common fix for this is deleting a specific folder in your computer. To do this you go to Computer/LocalDisk/Windows and delete a folder called 'system32'. This frees up space in the hard drive with make your PC run faster.
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What are four hardware components controlled by an Operating System?
Four of the most critical components controlled by an operating system are: CPU, RAM, Hard Drive and Motherboard.
Why is the operating system installed on the BIOS?
It isn't. the operating system is installed in your Hard Drive...your BIOS are in your CMOS(a little chip on your motherboard) the two have nothing to do with each other
Does the mini laptop have a hard disk drive. What is its operating system?
The operating system is Ubuntu Linux. It has a 4 GB Solid State hard disk Drive.
Will the computer lose any info with a new motherboard?
It shouldn't, as the data is stored on the hard disc drive. However, the motherboard might not work with the operating system installation on the disc drive, and this would require re-installing the operating system, which could result in losing data. Make sure that the data is saved to a CD or DVD before switching motherboards.
What is a system disk?
It's your internal Hard Drive or the amount of space partitioned for your operating system on that hard drive
Can any operating system read any hard drive?
Yes. Operating systems can read any hard drive (as long as the drive is not corrupt)
Where is operating system?
The operating system on a computer is installed on your hard drive, usually under c:
Operating system placed In the hard drive?
yes.
What is important but nonessential part of the operating system are stored on the computers what?
hard drive
The function of hard drive cable?
To start, the hard drive cable connects your hard drive to your motherboard. Its really simple.
Your PC turns on and gets to the loading page but then restarts again?
Either your operating system is corrupted (hard drive might be broken), you memory module is broken or your motherboard is broken. You can try to remove memory units if your computer has multiple to see if one of them is broken. Then you might want to try to reinstall your operating system. Finally you should try to find out if your motherboard is broken, and replace it. Replacing your motherboard will probably force you to reinstall your operating system anyway.
What command can you use to check the hard drive for errors?
That would depend on what operating system you are using. Every operating system has its own tools for checking hard drive and file system consistency.
