Definition: Computer Virus


A dangerous computer program with the characteristic feature of being able to generate copies of itself, and thereby spread throughout the computer system. Additionally, most computer viruses have a destructive payload that is activated under certain conditions.




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Head Disk Assembly (HDA)

The mechanical components of a hard drive, including the disks, heads, spindle motor and actuator.

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