Definition: FAT16


Older version of the FAT file system. It is a 16-bit file allocation system. It has a limitation with respect to the size of partitions it can handle.




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Head Crash

Refers to the damage incurred to a read/write head when the head comes into contact with the disk surface. A head crash might be caused by severe shock, dust, fingerprints, or smoke, and can cause damage to the surface of the disk and/or the head.

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