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write protection

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write protection [′rīt prə‚tek·shən]
(computer science)
Any procedure used to prevent writing on storage media.
Any software technique that allows a computer program to read from any area in storage but not to write outside its own area.


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Other removable write-once technologies such as tape rely on electronic write-protect firmware to provide write protection at the media.
A built-in write protection switch is included to prevent files from being overwritten.
Walsh uses his technical publishing background to author Risk Management News, while a contracted editorial board of accountants and attorneys write Protection of Assets Bulletin.
 
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