File



A file is a collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename. Almost all information stored in a computer must be in a file. There are many different types of files: data files, text files, program files, directory files, and so on. Different types of files store different types of information. For example, program files store programs, whereas text files store text.


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Key
A key, in relation to computer science, is a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorith... (more about Key)

Backup Terms Glossary

The current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software. Handy Backup is a popular utility for Windows that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.


Other terms from File Management

copying files

File copying is creation of a new file which has the same content as an existing file. All operating systems include... (more about copying files...)


Duplication

Duplication is a process of copying the entire contents of a single medium to one or more media of the... (more about Duplication...)


File

A file is a collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename. Almost all information stored... (more about File...)


File Synchronization

File synchronization, in its simplest form, is automatic copying. Handy Backup supports file and folder synchronization. In the file synchronization process... (more about File Synchronization...)


Overwrite

"To overwrite" means to record or copy new data over existing data, as in when a file or directory is... (more about Overwrite...)


Self-extracting file

Self-extracting file A self-extracting file is a type of file that contains other files that have been compressed (typically through a... (more about Self-extracting file...)


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