The difference between Protected mode and Real mode

When used as nouns, protected mode means an operational mode of x86-compatible cpus, in which software can use features such as virtual memory, paging, and safe multitasking, whereas real mode means the default operational mode of x86-compatible cpus, offering direct software access to all memory and peripherals but without the advanced features of protected mode.

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  1. Protected mode as a noun (computing):

    An operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, in which software can use features such as virtual memory, paging, and safe multitasking.

  1. Real mode as a noun (computing):

    The default operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, offering direct software access to all memory and peripherals but without the advanced features of protected mode.

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