A fixed drives is a program on a USB stick
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Yes they are, although you can get external hard drives that are separate.
Hard drives platter surface is highly sensitive to scratches. To prevent damage to the surface it is fixed.
Floppy disk may be of any type is always portable, however the floppy disk "drives" are fixed.
Examples of fixed storage devices include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical drives like DVD and Blu-ray drives. These devices are typically installed inside a computer or server and are not designed to be easily removed or replaced by the user. They provide permanent storage for the operating system, applications, and user data. Additionally, network-attached storage (NAS) devices can also serve as fixed storage solutions within a networked environment.
Some disks are fixed, such as internal hard drives, because they are permanently installed in a device and are designed for long-term storage and performance. Removable disks, like USB flash drives and external hard drives, are designed for portability and convenience, allowing users to easily transfer data between different devices. The choice between fixed and removable disks often depends on the intended use, capacity needs, and the need for mobility.
Most modern computers do not have any floppy drives at all. Ones made before 2001 generally had one. Two floppy drives was common only in very old computers with no fixed storage device.
Removable media, such as USB drives or external hard drives, can be easily detached from a device, allowing for portability and data sharing. Non-removable media, like internal hard drives or solid-state drives, are fixed within a device and cannot be disconnected without opening the device.
A fixed file that is permanently housed in a computer is the operating system (OS) file. This file contains the core software required for the computer to boot up and manage hardware resources, enabling the execution of applications and user tasks. It is typically stored on non-volatile storage devices like hard drives or solid-state drives, ensuring it remains intact even when the computer is powered off. Other examples of fixed files include system libraries and essential drivers.
Disk Drives have Read/Write Heads on a swinging moveable access arm that moves the head out to the area to be recorded/read-from. Random access device. Much faster Tape drives have fixed position heads and the tape medium has to move past the head in order to transfer/record data from the head to the medium. Sequential access is slower.
No. "Fixed" means that they are permanently installed in the main frame or tower usually fastened by screws, nuts and bolts. The hard disks that are portable are often called "external drives" meaning that they are not mounted inside of a cabinet and can be freely moved from one location to another.
Its a file that tell you when windows has cleaned up, or fixed something. It tells you EXACTLY what commands it has performed. It is fine to delete it. (Mostly used on USB Drives)