Fat32_virtual_disk

This project simulates a FAT32-like virtual disk using Python. It provides a simple command-line interface to manage files within a virtual disk image (.img file), including:

Creating and formatting a virtual disk

Writing, reading, updating, and deleting files

Viewing disk usage stats

Cloning the disk

Copying and pasting file content via clipboard

Deleting the disk file

⚠️ Note: This is a simplified emulation and not a fully bootable or OS-mountable FAT32 system.

How to Run

1. Install Required Package You only need pyperclip for clipboard support:

bash: pip install pyperclip 2. Run the Program bash: python your_script_name.py 3. Use the Menu You'll see an interactive menu like: === Virtual FAT32 Disk Menu ===

1. Create New Virtual Disk
2. Format Disk
3. Write File
4. Read File ... Just type the option number to perform actions on your virtual FAT32 disk.

Files & Storage Structure The disk is saved as a binary file (.img) on your system.

Each file in the virtual disk:

Has a 40-byte entry: 32 bytes name, 4 bytes cluster, 4 bytes size

Is stored in 1 cluster (512 bytes)

The FAT table manages free/used clusters.

Features Single-cluster file writing

In-memory FAT table

Simple root directory support

Disk statistics

Clipboard support (copy/paste text files)

Persistent storage via .img files

Limitations Only handles root directory, no subfolders

Files limited to 512 bytes

Not mountable by OS (not a real FAT32 partition)