The root folder (the root partition of the disk, the root of the logical partition of the disk, root directory) is usually called a sequential directory of the logical characteristics of all files and folders stored in the selected group.
Root folder creation is performed automatically during volume partition formatting. The physical placement of the root partition occurs behind the FAT backup. Any object of the root of a logical partition is characterized by several 32- or 64-byte sequences, which include: - path to the "beginning" of the selected file object (address of the first cluster); - object name; - object attributes (system, hidden, archive); - object creation date; - object creation time; - object size, etc. The disk structure displayed by Windows Explorer is almost completely taken from the root folder. The following objects of the root partition are of greatest interest to the user: - boot.ini - system boot file. Is hidden. It is necessary to install the operating system and cannot be changed unless absolutely necessary; - pagefile.sys - if it is impossible to save certain parts of programs and information files in the computer's RAM, this hidden file is intended to accommodate the necessary data; - hiberfil.sys - allows you to use the function hibernation mode, saving all computer memory data on the hard disk at shutdown and restoring the saved information when resuming work; - recycler - a hidden folder designed to save deleted data; - System Volume Information - a hidden folder used to save the system cache and copies of the system registry. The information in this folder is required to perform the system recovery procedure. Information from restore points is contained in the _restore {GUID} subfolders of RPxSnapshot; - Documents and Settings - the folder is used to save user profile data.
