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Where are programs stored while they are running- hard disc drive or memory?
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Where are programs stored when they are not running?
Programs are normally stored on a hard drive and loaded into memory for execution.
All running programs on the user's PC are stored on what?
hard drive
Where is the software stored in a computer?
Programs are normally stored on a hard drive and loaded into memory for execution.
Where is registry stored while Windows is running?
It is stored in memory until windows shuts down. The logical location (on the Hard Drive) is system32/config
What is the uses of memory?
well you will remember to check for answers to your question, that is the use of memory.AnswerIn computers, open programs are stored in RAM, Random-access memory. The more RAM available, the more applications you can have running at once, without making the computer slow down.
What memory stored in the hard drive?
Hard-drives are not memory as such, they are storage devices. However, the contents of RAM (Random Access Memory) are stored on the hard drive in the form of one or more paging files, allowing the operating system to realise more RAM than physically exists (virtual memory). The contents of RAM are also stored on the hard drive when the computer enters hibernation mode. Aside from that, hard-drives provide long-term storage of programs and files that can be loaded into memory as and when required.
How do you increase computer virtual memory?
You may have to many programs up for your computer to handle, or it can be you memory all together, This can slow you down because the hard drive have more to scan, (Memory is stored in a file on a hard drive) changing the overall speed of your computer loading and speed.
What memories are used to store variable quantities or dates?
That all depends on the circumstances. While an application is running, variable data is stored in a section of computer memory dedicated to active processing. Because this memory is shared among all active programs, this is one reason why programs can run slower the more that are running at the same time and can occasionally result in the dreaded 'out of memory' crash is it's all used up. Between runs, variable data is stored in files on the computer hard drive, cloud storage, thumb drives and other similar long-term storage devices.
When the CPU runs out of physical memory it uses page files on the hard drive?
Yes. The PageFile or SwapFile is a (hidden) file managed by Windows to store programs and files that can no longer remain in physical memory (RAM), because too many programs are already running in RAM. Windows essentially swaps programs between RAM and the SwapFile to keep itself and the other programs running.
Are all programs are normally stored in ROM and loaded into RAM?
No. In modern computers, programs are not stored on a ROM chip, but on the hard drive.
What is the location in computer programming where memory is stored?
The Hard Drive
What does memory also called random access memory or RAM do?
RAM - is a temporary storage area for the computer to use. However - once the power is switched off - the RAM memory is erased. Therefore - any programs and data are stored on the hard-drive.
