virtual 8086 mode
virtual 8086 mode noun: a mode allowing the execution of real mode applications that are incapable of running directly in protected mode while the processor is running a protected mode operating system.
Noun
virtual 8086 mode
- A mode allowing the execution of real mode applications that are incapable of running directly in protected mode while the processor is running a protected mode operating system.
- Synonyms:
- virtual real mode, V86-mode, VM86
Synonyms of virtual 8086 mode
Questions about virtual 8086 mode
- What does virtual 8086 mode mean?
- Virtual 8086 mode means a mode allowing the execution of real mode applications that are incapable of running directly in protected mode while the processor is running a protected mode operating system.
- What part of speech is virtual 8086 mode?
- Virtual 8086 mode is a noun.
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