Root Directory



The root directory is the top directory in a file system. The root directory is provided by the operating system and has a special name; for example, in DOS systems the root directory is called \. The root directory is sometimes referred to simply as the root.


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Disk
A disk is a round plate on which data can be encoded. There are two basic types of disks: magnetic... (more about Disk)

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 Data Management

Auto Save

Saving data to the disk at periodic intervals without user intervention. This function is usefull among automatic backup programs. The... (more about Auto Save...)


Backup schemes

Backup schemes are schemes, defining various parameters of the backup process. Now nearly every backup program can perform to satisfy any... (more about Backup schemes...)


Data Backup

The "Data backup" term usually refers to a backup containing data files such as documents and emails. A system backup... (more about Data Backup...)


Disk Compression

The notion of disk compression dates from the mid-1980's, when hard drives were very much smaller and, relatively, much more... (more about Disk Compression...)


Game Copying

is a process which produce game so that it is the same as an original one. The concept of game... (more about Game Copying...)


Folder

A folder, in graphical user interfaces, such as Windows and the Macintosh environment, is a folder is an object that... (more about Folder...)


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