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The operating system does. At least if it supports virtual memory. If your OS does not, (e.g. if you use DOS or another ancient OS) a program can do anything with the RAM. Note that (at least) in the Intel x86 architecture, some (relatively small) areas of memory are not RAM at all. They are usually reserved by the hardware for other stuff like memory-mapped devices or even the BIOS ROM.
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What is the type of memory that holds files and programs only while you are using them?
RAM, or random access memory.
What is randon access memory?
Random access memory (RAM) is the machine's working memory. All programs and data must be loaded into RAM in order for the central processing unit (CPU) to execute those programs.
What is a operting systeem?
An operating system is software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides services for computer programs. It serves as an intermediary between users and computer hardware, enabling the execution of programs and the management of resources such as memory, storage, and input/output devices. Examples of operating systems include Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What legacy applications should you not attempt to run under Windows XP?
Anti-virus / security software Programs that try to access memory directly Installers for drivers
Where dma is applicable?
In computing DMA stands for Direct Memory Access, therefore; all modern operating systems and the programs aka software written for them will directly access memory. The memory it accesses is called RAM for Random Access Memory. RAM is volatile, meaning temporary, where the data is lost when a computer is powered off or another program or process writes to the same address or location in the RAM module(s). Google 'Random Access Memory' for more on that.
Why are RAM and ROM software?
ram is random access memory and ROM is read only memory
Who controls PC software?
Random Access Memory (RAM) and Processor Controls PC Software.
What stores data and programs while you are using them?
The computer's Random Access Memory (RAM) temporarily stores data and programs while your computer is on.
What is sd ram memory?
Synchronous dynamic random access memory (in other words fast access memory that the computer uses for the operating system/kernal, and running programs)
While in use where are software applications stored?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Is software stored in main memory or non volatile memory?
Both. The software resides in the nonvolatile memory when it is not being run, and a copy is loaded into main memory when it is being run. Programs have to reside in RAM in order for the CPU to process their instructions.
What is the purpose of a system software?
Software or "programs" are a long list of instructions that "tells" the computer or "hardware" what to do. Without software, computers are useless. Systems software is software that controls a computer. Applications is software that a user uses to carry out a task, like a word processor. Systems software enables applications to use the hardware, organises files, manages memory and many other activities that keep a computer working or operating, hence the name operating systems.
