A file system is a major component of the operating system (OS). Applications command the OS to input and output data, and the file system reads and writes the sectors on the storage drive.

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the operating system can use the log to repair them when the computer is restarted. See file system. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.