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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.
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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