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When your computer is using virtual memory the operating system builds a file called the what on the hard drive that allows processing to continue?
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What is the file called When your computer is using virtual memory and the operating system builds a file on the hard drive that allows processing to continue?
swap file
How virtual computer differs from normal computer?
A virtual computer is a computer within a computer. Virtual Machine a program you can download will allow you to make a VC (virtual computer). On the VC you can install any operating system you want such as Win 7, XP, Vista, etc.. The VC will use part of your computers memory and processing power that you allow it to use. The VC is a good way to expierement with new operating systems or download something that you are unsure of.
What exactly is a windows laptop computer?
Windows laptop computer refers to the operating system in the computer. This operating system is where your virtual memory, task, and files are stored.
What can be the maximum size of virtual memory?
That depends on the operating system and computer architecture.
Where is the virtual computer located in a computer?
An environment (created by an emulation software) where an other computer's operating system (as well as its programs) can be run.
What is virtual memmory?
Virtual memory is hardware that the computer uses to load the operating system and run all of the programs. It is stated that the more memory that the computer has, the faster the programs will run.
What does the word software means?
The programs and other operating information used by a computer. The virtual layers of a computer above the hardware.
What is the process of deploying and maintaining multiple instances of an operating system on a single computer?
A Virtual Machine.
What has the author Chris Takemura written?
Chris Takemura has written: 'The book of Xen' -- subject(s): Computer organization, Xen (Electronic resource), Virtual computer systems, Parallel processing (Electronic computers) 'The book of Xen' -- subject(s): Computer organization, Xen (Electronic resource), Virtual computer systems, Parallel processing (Electronic computers)
What is the difference between a physical CPU and logical CPU?
From operating system point of view there is no difference between physical and virtual processor. But conceptually both of these are different.Physical ProcessorThe physical processor is physical entity.Virtual ProcessorVirtual Processor is logical entity. The physical processor is divided into processing units. And one or several processing units are combined together to make virtual processor. The processing capacity is distributed in terms of virtual processors and not as processing units.For example, if we have 2.0 physical processors and we take 0.4 processing units as one virtual processor. This will leave shared pool with 5 virtual processors.If the processing units required for a partition are 1.2 then 3 virtual processors will be allocated for that partition.If the processing units required for a partition are 1.7 then 5 virtual processors will be allocated for that partition.That means the number of virtual processors is rounded to the next higher level.
Can a operating system for a computer be downloaded onto the computer?
Yes, a computer operating system can be downloaded onto your computer. One of the most common file formats to download operating systems is the .img file format. The .img file format can be used by programs like Oracle's VirtualBox, to create a virtual computer on your own computer. This uses the operating system that is saved in the .img file without overriding your current computers operating system and basically creates another "fake" or virtual computer within your own computer. However, these operating systems can also be used to replace your current operating system or to dual boot your computer, this means to have two operating systems installed on one computer at the same time. Operating systems can also be downloaded for the sole purpose of replacing your current operating system. For example, when a person upgrades their computer from running Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, they are essentially downloading a new operating system on to their computer from Microsoft, but in a way that it completely replaces their current operating system.
When a computer is using virtual memory the operating system builds a file called the page on what?
Hard drive
