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What happens when operating system deletes a file from your hard drive?
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∙ 8y ago
If you succeed doing so, your computer will still have its BIOS, of course, from which if you insert any OS CD / USB Drive , you will be able to install it. So if you thought your computer will die... Well, no it's still have something that you can't really delete, unless you break it somehow.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoWhen you delete a file from your computer you are really just deleting the path to that specified file and that way your computer no longer recognizes it as being there and can be over written.
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Files merely "deleted" still exist and can be found and even recovered with forensic software, although with time they become fragmented and eventually erased by over-writing. Some types of recovery software do allow you to over-write the files in such a way they are permanently erased.
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What is the recovery drive for?
In a case if something happens with the operating system. If it does you can repair or even reinstall the OS using the recovery disk.
What happens when a hard drive is partitioned?
Partitioning splits a drive into multiple parts, called partitions. Each partition exists as its own logical unit from the point of view of the operating system. This means that you can have one physical drive which has multiple logical partitions with different operating systems on it, each of which may or may not be aware of the other partitions and operating systems.
Where is operating system?
The operating system on a computer is installed on your hard drive, usually under c:
Where is operating system situated?
The operating system on a computer is installed on your hard drive, usually under c:
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.
Why os is install in c drive?
intially when we install operating system , we are suppose to select the drive where we want to install operating system, by this first of all the drive would be completed formatted and operating system install in it , so completely in our hand to select the drive to insall operating system and c drives always comes as default option to install operating system , which we can change to other drive.....if you hav any other question email me at abdul_island@yahoo.com
Can you install an operating system on a USB Flash drive?
There is no reason you cannot load an operating system on a flash drive. However, getting the computer to recognize the flash drive and boot from it could be an issue.
How do I connect one hard drive for the operating system and one hard drive for storage?
There is no special connection or setup needed. You simply set the drive you want to use for the operating system to boot first in the BIOS, then install the operating system to the appropriate drive. During the install process, you may also want to format the other drive.
What derermines the drive letter when installing a second hard drive?
operating system
Operating system placed In the hard drive?
yes.
Can any operating system read any hard drive?
Yes. Operating systems can read any hard drive (as long as the drive is not corrupt)
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.
