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Managing hard disks: recommended links

Hard disks store all the information on your computer, including Windows, your programs, and your personal files.

Managing a hard disk is different from managing the programs and data that are stored on a hard disk. Managing a hard disk involves formatting the disk so it can store information. Managing the data on your hard disk involves organizing and using folders and properties so you can better access your information.

Hard disk formats and configuration

Files stored on your hard disk

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