Boot Sector

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Computer Storage Concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Boot Record
gptkbp:canBe Corrupted
Overwritten by Malware
gptkbp:compatibleWith Modern UEFI with GPT
gptkbp:contains Machine Code
Boot Loader Code
Partition Table (in MBR)
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Hard_Disk_Drive
gptkb:USB_Flash_Drive
Floppy Disk
Optical Disc
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boot Sector
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:locatedIn First Sector of Storage Device
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:Master_Boot_Record
gptkb:Volume_Boot_Record
gptkbp:purpose Bootstrapping Operating System
gptkbp:repairableBy Bootrec.exe
fdisk /mbr
gptkbp:requires Legacy BIOS Boot Process
gptkbp:size Typically 512 bytes
gptkbp:standardizedBy IBM PC Compatible Architecture
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:UEFI
BIOS
gptkbp:vulnerableTo Boot Sector Virus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boot_Records
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6