what type of storage is a hard drive
The hard disk drive is the main, and usually largest, data storage hardware device in a computer. The operating system, software titles, and most other files are stored in the hard disk drive. The hard drive is sometimes referred to as the C drive due to the fact that Microsoft Windows designates the C drive letter to the primary partition on the primary hard drive in a computer by default. While this is not a technically correct term to use, it is still common. 1  For example, some computers have multiple drive letters (e.g. C, D, E) representing areas across one or more hard drives. 2  These settings vary from drive to drive, so check with your hard drive manufacturer for details.