System Files
System files are the files that define the functioning of a computer's operating system and they do not interact with the end-users. These files have a direct role in the security and configuration of the system.
Some of the files that are necessary to boot a Windows 9x computer are:
- IO.SYS
- MSDOS.SYS
- COMMAND.COM
Disk Partitions
A hard disk can be logically divided into sections, popularly known as Partitions. The techniques of dividing the hard disk into partitions is known as Partitioning.
The main purpose of disk partitioning are:
To accommodate multiple file systems on a single hard disk.
Provide fault tolerance. In case, one partition gets corrupt, only that partition becomes inoperable and not the whole hard drive.
Ability to run varied operating systems on the same system.
