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Astart-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows, it con- sults the win.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating en- vironment. Among other things, the win.ini file records what printer(s) and fonts are installed for Windows. The win.ini file also usually includes sections that contain optional settings for Win- dows application programs that are installed on the hard-disk drive.

Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may change options in the win.ini file. On other occasions, you may need to change or add options to the win.ini file manually with a text editor such as Notepad.

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An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating system that does not require MS-DOS and that provides ad- vanced operating system performance, improved ease of use, enhanced work- group functionality, and simplified file management and browsing.

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High-performance server and workstation operating system software developed by Microsoft that is intended for technical, engineering, and financial applications.

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Read-only files are said to be write- protected. You can write-protect a 3.5-inch diskette by sliding its write-protect tab to the open position or by setting the write- protect feature in the System Setup program.

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Abbreviation for extended memory man- ager, a utility that allows application programs and operating systems to use extended memory in accordance with the XMS.

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Abbreviation for eXtended Memory Specification.

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Acronym for zero insertion force. Some computers use ZIF sockets and connec- tors to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed or re- moved with no stress applied to the device.

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