'''System partition''' and '''boot partition''' are computing terms for the [[disk partition]]s of a [[hard disk drive]] onwithin a [[PC]], that must exist and be configured for some [[Operating System]] (OS) to function correctly. TheAn commonaccepted definition for these terms refers to the firmware disk partition on the PC's hard disk tothat managemanages the Boot Loader's ___location and selection which grants access to availibleavailable operating system. This firmware disk partition is intended to hold a single Operating System's "'''boot" code''' and controls the PC's system with theit, bootand codeis necessary for certain [[proprietary software|proprietary]] or personalized computer system.