"protected mode" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} protected mode (uncountable)
  1. (computing) An operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, in which software can use features such as virtual memory, paging, and safe multitasking. Wikipedia link: protected mode Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: real mode
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