A hard disk volume object represents a volume on a hard disk device. You can have one or several hard disks in your computer, and each hard disk can have one or several volumes.
Double-click on the object to open a new window that displays the &link_folders; on the volume.
A hard disk is a reusable storage device that holds information, such as software and data, in files. As opposed to diskettes, hard disks are fixed and non-removable. They are hard-wired into your computer's case and usually not visible from outside.
A hard disk is a whole lot faster than a diskette drive and can also store much more information. Its capacity is therefore usually measured in gigabytes.
Hard disks are typically used to store both software and files locally. Since your computer loses all information that is stored in its main memory when it is turned off, it needs some way of permanently storing data. For this, considering the complexity of today's software, hard disks are usually the most effective means.
For example, the &os2; operating system itself is stored on a hard disk. If you install additional software, it is usually copied to your hard disk as well. Install programs then usually create &link_progobjs; pointing to the program files that were copied.
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