Acronis disk director suite 9.0 Manual Do Utilizador
Glossary
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System file is a file that contains the code and constant data for an operating
system. Each operating system has its own system file set.
system. Each operating system has its own system file set.
System folder. Some operating systems keep most of their files in a special folder
on a partition that may be different from the system one. For example for
Windows 95/98/Me, the IO.SYS system file resides on the system partition, while
other system files are located in the system folder, which is usually called
WINDOWS. The Program Files folder can also be treated as system since it
resides on the same partition as WINDOWS and also contains files that are
relevant to the operating system.
on a partition that may be different from the system one. For example for
Windows 95/98/Me, the IO.SYS system file resides on the system partition, while
other system files are located in the system folder, which is usually called
WINDOWS. The Program Files folder can also be treated as system since it
resides on the same partition as WINDOWS and also contains files that are
relevant to the operating system.
Status. A flag that shows if a partition is active. This flag is stored in the partition
table and has no meaning for logical partitions.
table and has no meaning for logical partitions.
Track. Disks are divided into concentric circles called tracks. Information from
one track can be accessed without moving the head.
one track can be accessed without moving the head.
User interface is a set of principles, concepts and means by which programs
interact with the user. For example, in window interface all input and output is
done in windows, the mouse is utilized quite often.
interact with the user. For example, in window interface all input and output is
done in windows, the mouse is utilized quite often.