"virtual 8086 mode" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (computing, computer hardware) 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. Categories (topical): Computer hardware, Computing Synonyms: virtual real mode, V86-mode, VM86
    Sense id: en-virtual_8086_mode-en-noun-Ulpo0UZ6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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