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master boot record

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master boot record
The first sector on the hard disk, which directs the computer to the location of the operating system. See boot sector.
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By operating on the disk sector level, the program backs up everything-system files, master boot record (MBA), partition tables and all user data-with no regard to their content or structure.
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When the PC is turned on or rebooted, the program loads from the master boot record and asks for the user's password.
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