VM86

A form of 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.

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Meanings

nounVM86 (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationuncountablecomputingAbbreviation of virtual 8086 mode.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
virtual 8086 mode
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