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Drive names and letters
There are different drives on your computer:
 * The hard drive - Where the operating system is. Programs and files are also stored here
 * CD and DVD drives
 * USB drives - you can store data on a USB flash (or sometimes called thumb) drive and attach it to your computer
 * Floppy drives - You might run into an old computer that reads "floppy disks" but this technology has been mostly replaced by CD/DVD and flash memory (thumb drives)
 * Some computers have slots for memory cards from your camera or other devices. They also appear like drives on your computer

This picture shows the drives on a PC. Your computer may look a little different. On a PC the hard drive is always C:. This computer also shows:
 * Data: D: - for storing files and folders. I like to keep my files separated from my operating system.
 * Factory Image: E: - many computers have a special hidden drive with recovery files if your computer crashes. This is not a backup of your files, but will reinstall your operating system if your computer crashes
 * DVD RW Drive: Z: You can rename drive letters. I choose Z:
 * Canon Power Shot - If I attach my camera I can look at files (pictures) directly on my camera

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