auto save
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auto save
Saving data to the disk at periodic intervals without user intervention. Most applications save data that has been modified when the application is closed by the user; however, some programs save data every few minutes for an extra margin of safety in case the computer is turned off inadvertently or a power failure occurs.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.