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Upon booting up or rebooting a computer, the system looks for configuration files which tells the computer how to load and what to load. The Windows registry in the System Ini files contain a list of of all the user's settings/preferences and a list of all the program it will need to load on start up. These files can be modified to change settings, what programs to load on start up and many other settings and preference.
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When you reboot your system the computer follows startup instructions stored in this type of memory?
On start up the computer fetches information from BIOS. BIOS is a ROM. After that the computer loads OS from Hard disk into the RAM.
Why does ROM store all the instructions for starting a computer?
Because - the computer needs a specific set of instructions to start -up. The instructions held in ROM initialise the hardware and instruct the computer to load the operating system (and where to find it on the hard-drive).
How do you reboot your computer without deleting?
Press the power button or go to start>Turn off computer>restart
What is a form of firmware that contains the computer's start up instructions?
Basic Input Output System (BIOS)
What will happen if you reboot the laptop?
System will start again. Its just like restart
The basic data and instructions used to start the computer are called?
It's a mixture of things. BIOS, CMOS, Operating system.
How do you do a system reboot on a Zoostorm Freedom?
To reboot a Zoostorm Freedom system, follow these steps: Save Your Work: Ensure you save any open documents or files to prevent data loss. Access the Start Menu: Click on the Start button located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Select Restart: In the Start menu, click on the Power icon. From the options that appear, select Restart. Wait for Reboot: Your system will close all applications and restart. This may take a few moments. If your system is unresponsive, you can perform a forced reboot by holding down the power button for about 5-10 seconds until the device powers off. Then, wait a few seconds before pressing the power button again to turn it back on. Remember that forcing a reboot can lead to data loss, so use this option only when necessary.
What does it mean to boot up?
"Boot up" is a phrase which refers to powering up a computer system. This is generally meant to include the loading of the operating system and any applications set to load on boot. "Cold booting" is booting up a computer which was previously turned off. "Warm booting" is restarting (and thus rebooting) a computer which was already running.
When the computer is turned on it contains instructions that start the computer when you turn it on is it RAM or ROM?
RAM
What does BIOS stand for?
BIOS is short for basic input-output system - some simple instructions permanently stored in computer ROM. In other words, the instructions are available before the computer loads information from a hard disk or similar.
You updated windowes service pack men your computer does not restart after that?
You will need to do a system restore. Restart your computer in safe mode (reboot and press the F8 key continuously until you get the option to start in safe mode). When in safe mode, use system restore to restore your system to just before you installed that Service Pack.
What refers to any program that tells a computer what to do and how to do it?
Generally, Operating Systems are what do the direct talking/giving instructions to the computer. An operating system (like Windows, Linux, or OS X) presents the computer's system in a way that anyone can understand. You tell the operating system what to do, and it will effectively 'translate' it into the language the computer understands.
