The hard drive is the permanently installed mechanism inside the computer that stores all data  that is put into the computer, even after the computer is turned off. 
 
 

Explanation:

The hard drive is located inside the computer.  All information or data stored on the hard drive is permanent until it is deleted. 
 

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