system file
[ˈsɪstəm faɪl]
nounpl: system files
arquivo de sistema
1. A file that is essential to the operation of a computer's operating system and is typically protected from user modification
Do not delete that system file or your computer may stop working properly.
Não delete aquele arquivo de sistema ou seu computador pode parar de funcionar corretamente.
2. A critical file required for the proper functioning and boot process of an operating system
The Windows registry is an important system file that stores configuration settings.
O registro do Windows é um arquivo de sistema importante que armazena configurações.
3. Protected operating system files that users typically lack permission to modify without administrative access
You need administrator privileges to edit system files on this computer.
Você precisa de privilégios de administrador para editar arquivos de sistema neste computador.
The term 'system file' is fundamental in IT culture across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, tech support and IT professionals frequently warn users about 'arquivos de sistema' requiring administrative intervention. The concept is universal in computing and appears regularly in operating system error messages, antivirus software alerts, and technical documentation. Brazilian users often encounter this term when receiving system warnings or when troubleshooting computer problems.
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