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Definition: bootable disk

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Any disk capable of loading and starting the operating system. Bootable floppy disks are becoming less common because operating systems are growing larger. In some cases, all the files needed to start the operating system will not fit on even the largest-capacity floppy disk, which makes it impossible to boot from a floppy disk.

Article ID: 849
Last Updated: 10/30/2009 1:41:46 PM

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