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.

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virtual real modeV86-modeVM86
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Meanings

noun
  1. computer hardwareA 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 & antonyms

nounA 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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virtual real modeV86-modeVM86
Also see
virtual real mode
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APA

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Chicago

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