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| + | '''Data corruption''' refers to [[error]]s in [[computer data]] that occur during [[transmission]], [[retrieval]], or [[data processing|processing]], introducing unintended changes to the original [[data]]. |
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| + | == Overview == |
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| ⚫ | [[Computer storage]] and [[transmission system]]s use a number of measures to provide [[data integrity]], the lack of [[error]]s. In general, when there is a data corruption, the [[file]] containing that [[data]] would be [[inaccessible]], and the [[system]] or the related [[application]] will give an [[error]]. |
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 5 December 2010
Definition[]
Data corruption refers to errors in computer data that occur during transmission, retrieval, or processing, introducing unintended changes to the original data.
Overview[]
Computer storage and transmission systems use a number of measures to provide data integrity, the lack of errors. In general, when there is a data corruption, the file containing that data would be inaccessible, and the system or the related application will give an error.
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