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Basically turns off or hibernates your computer.

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What are the functions of a hard disk?

A hard disk acts as a storage device for data. Data is also retrieved from the hard disk. The data that is kept in the hard disk is not erased even when the computer is switched off.


How do you stop my PC from turning off when im downloading stuff?

Disable the screen saver and power options on the computer to never turn off hard disk, never go in system standby and never hibernate.


Whether the information stored on hard disk can be copied or not?

Off course , this information stored on hard disk can be copied to any other storage device like hard disk, DVD, USB Drive etc.


Do you have to remove external hard disk each time you turn off your laptop?

No, you will not have to remove an external hard disk each time you turn your laptop off.


What are the functions of hard disks?

A hard disk acts as a storage device for data. Data is also retrieved from the hard disk. The data that is kept in the hard disk is not erased even when the computer is switched off.


Is a hard disk a hardware or a software?

A computer hard disk or hard drive (fixed disk) is hardware.


Is hard disk a non volatile?

Yes, a hard disk is a non volatile storage medium. Non-volatile means that data is still there after you turn the computer off and back on.


What boot involves turning on the power with the on and off switch?

hard boot


What does 'HDD' stand for?

Hard Disk Drive.


What are types of disk drives?

IDE hard disk, SCSI hard disk, SATA hard disk, External hard disk, it is also differ by RPM speed for the HADD. I hope that helpes.


Function of hard disk drive?

The hard disk drive stores information on the computer. It has read and write capabilities and the information stays there when the computer is turned off.


How many types of hard disk?

There are two types of Hard disk. 1:Sea gate disk 2:SATA Hard disk