A file system is a major component of the operating system (OS). Applications command the OS to input and output data, and the file system reads and writes the sectors on the storage drive.

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At times, a particular system file may get corrupted, resulting in an unstable system and sometimes a BSOD. Things can get worse, and the only option you may feel is reinstalling the OS.