Computer Basics : What Is a Boot Sector?

A boot sector is information loaded on a computer hard drive that gives commands to the computer explaining how to preform the functions to boot up starting programs. Discover how the boot sector is located on the very first ring of the hard drive code with information from a certified computer technician in this free video on computer hard drives.

Expert: Jonathan Ayres
Bio: Jonathan Ayres has more than 25 years of computer industry experience with all types of computer hardware and operating systems.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• computers
• computer hardware
• computer networks
• computer accessories
• networking

[Pittsburgh1001]

Thanks for the interesting information. I,ve been scrolling through your videos and have learned alot.  Thanks...

[dien1337]

Very good information, you make it easier to understand then my text books.

[kallejjk]

Skipping 460p like a baws

[THEECBW]

thanks alot i had an exam on this i didnt understand it till now

[TheOnePistol]

This video was actually very cool. Its nice to learn something new sometimes. :)

[basbas63]

I build computers and so on.. but i never knew this, thanks a lot!

A person learns every day (=

[ronimd122]

thxxxx alot.... that was a good information about the boot sector

[JudeQuinnGammer]

isnt boot strap located in ram

[Phartisan]

Great videos!

[qwertyfshag]

don't boots go on your feet?

[rakdawgel]

Dave Andrews and Charles Stewart Jr. are nothing compared to him, anyway they're much younger.

[7laser777]

thanks for sharing your expertise, very clear... what kind of camera did you use to make the video? Thanks