Question

What are the default drives for Windows systems?
What are the default directories for Windows PCs?
What is the current directory (definition)?

Answer 1

Answer 1) Default drive is the C drive in windows . On computers running Windows or MS-DOS, the hard drive is labeled with the driver letter C, because it is the first available drive letter for hard drives. The computer assigns the A: and B: drives to floppy disks, and removable media such as tape drives. As you install other drives, create new partitions, they will be assigned to other drive letters after C, such as D, E, F, G, etc. For example, most computers today come with a hard drive and a disc drive, such as a CD-ROM, CD-R, or DVD drive. With this common configuration, the C: drive would be assigned to the hard drive and the D: drive would be assigned to the CD or DVD drive. Even if a floppy drive is not installed in the computer, because A: and B: drive letters are reserved for floppy drives, the C: drive will still be assigned to the hard drive.

Answer 2)

1. Program Files and Program Files (x86) - Whenever you install software, you usually open up an EXE file and run through an installation process (if not, you’re using a portable app). During this time, the app is creating an entry for itself in the Program Files folder, adding Registry values, and doing other tasks that it needs to work properly on your system. Thus, if you head into the Program Files folder, you’ll find folders for most programs you have installed.

2. System32 - Nearly everything in the C:\Windows folder could fall under this list, but the System32folder deserves special attention. It holds hundreds of DLL files that are essential to your computer running properly.

3. Page File - Located at C:\pagefile.sys (Note that you won’t see this file unless you go to File Explorer Options > View and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. We don’t recommend doing this, though.)

4. System Volume Information - Located at C:\System Volume Information (It’s hidden if Hide protected operating system files is checked.)

5. WinSxS -

   Located at C:\Windows\WinSxS

   WinSxS stands for Windows Side By Side and was created in response to an issue that made working with Windows 9x versions a pain. The colloquial term “DLL Hell” describes the problems that arise when dynamic link library (DLL) files conflict, duplicate, or break.

Answer 3) Alternatively referred to as the working directory or current working directory (CWD), the current directory is the directoryor folder in which you are currently working. The following sections contain some common use examples involving the current working directory