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MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System)

MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) was the Microsoft-marketed version of the first widely-installed operating system in personal computers. Read Full Definition

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Error messages for Windows XP Pro

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Conficker

Conficker is a fast-spreading worm that targets a vulnerability (MS08-067) in Windows operating systems. Read Full Definition

FDISK

FDISK is a disk utility included in all versions of MS-DOS, Windows and Linux for formatting or partitioning a hard disk drive, or to delete different portions of it. Read Full Definition

DOS (disk operating system)

A DOS, or disk operating system, is an operating system that runs from a disk drive. The term can also refer to a particular family of disk operating systems, most commonly MS-DOS, an acronym for Microsoft DOS. Read Full Definition

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IO.SYS

IO.SYS is a hidden executable binary file that processes instructions that tell the operating system (OS) how the computer is set up when it is booted or started. Read Full Definition

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siemens (mho)

(Siemens AG is a German company engaged in electrical engineering and electronics. Read Full Definition

ping

A ping (Packet Internet or Inter-Network Groper) is a basic internet program that enables a user to test and verify if a particular destination Internet Protocol (IP) address exists and can accept requests in ... Read Full Definition

command-line interface (CLI)

A command-line interface (CLI) is a text-based user interface (UI) used to run programs, manage computer files and interact with the computer. Read Full Definition

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bank identifier code (BIC)

A bank identifier code (BIC) is a unique identifier for a specific financial institution. A BIC is composed of a 4-character bank code, 2-character country code, 2-character location code and optional 3-character ... Read Full Definition