Definition: Off Track


Used when the read/write head is unable to follow the right track. In hard disks this may be a result of a shock (shock damage). In tape context this may be due to mechanical problems with the tape drive.




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General expression used to describe a collection of instructions enabling a computer to solve one or several tasks.

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