What is the role of the $DATA attribute in NTFS files?

[ProfRon]

You ever wonder where a file hides its guts on your drive? I mean, NTFS files got this $DATA attribute that's like the main stash spot. It holds all the actual content you see when you open something. Without it, the file's just a ghost outline. I poke around in file systems sometimes, and $DATA keeps things tidy by bundling the bits together. You might not notice it daily, but it lets files carry extra hidden streams if you want. Think of it as the belly of the beast for your documents. I once yanked data from a busted drive using that attribute-saved my bacon.

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