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overwrite(1) A data entry mode that writes over existing characters on screen when new characters are typed in. Contrast with insert mode. overwrite [¦ō·vər¦rīt] (computer science) To enter information into a storage location and destroy the information previously held there. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The software scrambles the file by overwriting the data with random characters that make it impossible to retrieve. Overwriting the file by creating a new file with the same name will offer you some protection, but it's not foolproof. New Hampshire author Alexander does not get carried away by the scope of the tale, which could easily have led to overwriting. |
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