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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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Here are some of the probable causes of Write Protect errors and their possible solutions: o The use of certain computer software: Sometimes, when saving work from software applications, saving options may cause the automatic actuation of write protection.
It is as well protected with built in write protection switch to rule out accidental loss of data.
The FM20L08 also features software-controlled write protection.
 
 
 
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