MBR

MBR, or Master Boot Record, is a small section at the beginning of a storage device like a hard drive or SSD. It contains crucial information, including the location of the operating system's files and a special code to start the computer. Think of it as a map and instruction set that helps the computer find and load the operating system when you turn it on. If the MBR is damaged or corrupted, the computer may not start properly. It's essential for the initial steps of booting up a computer and managing how data is organized on the drive.