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Old 02-10-2009
Bug About MBR,Boot Loader programe.

Hi all,
I am newbie here.I want to know what is MBR,boot loader & boot strap programe.
What is procedure of loading OS in to memory.
Thanx in advanceSmilie
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Old 02-10-2009
 
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