Topic Content:
- Meaning of Sector
- Meaning of Boot Sector
- Meaning of Boot Sector Virus
- Location of Boot sector Virus
- Signs of Boot Sector Virus Infection
What is a Sector?
A sector is a subdivision of a drive. The term is derived from the mathematical term for a portion of a circle (an arc) that is enclosed by 3 radii, or lines, from the centre to the edge of a circle. So in computer storage terms, a sector is an arc where data is written.
What is a Boot Sector?
A boot sector is a region of a hard disk, floppy disk, optical disc, or other data storage devices, that contain machine code to be loaded into Random Access Memory (RAM)
The purpose of a boot sector is to allow the boot process of a computer, to load a program, usually an operating system stored on the same storage device. The location and size of the boot sector, are specified by the design of the computing platform.
What is a Boot Sector Virus and Where is it Located?
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