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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. 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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| Other removable write-once technologies such as tape rely on electronic write-protect firmware to provide write protection at the media. Although not primarily password protection programs, Lockit I (listed with write-protect programs) and Softsafe (listed with data encryption programs) also provide protection against starting the computer from another DOS disk. Optional write-protect and hold pins are also provided. |
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