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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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Handy Backup is a backup utility for Windows Servers and PCs that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.

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