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I think that all of the information that was provided was excellent. However, I was looking for something a little less technical and a little more plain english. I also did not see the specific answer to my question. I need to know the differences not how they are alike. Thank you for your help in this matter. <br />

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I think that all of the information that was provided was excellent. However, I was looking for something a little less technical and a little more plain english. I also did not see the specific answer to my question. I need to know the differences not how they are alike. Thank you for your help in this matter.


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What is the difference between real mode vs protected mode?<br />
The only information that I have is that real mode is 16 bit as in Windows 3.11 and in protected mode it is running 16 bit real and 16 bit virtual, total 32 bit.
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What is the difference between real mode vs protected mode?
The only information that I have is that real mode is 16 bit as in Windows 3.11 and in protected mode it is running 16 bit real and 16 bit virtual, total 32 bit.

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