The operating system uses an area of the hard drive called virtual memory to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

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Virtual memory is a technique used by the operating system to temporarily store parts of a program or data file in the hard drive when there is not enough physical memory (RAM) available. This allows the system to continue running smoothly without crashing due to lack of memory.

The Operating System Uses an Area of the Hard Drive