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DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI)

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Created for Windows version 3.0, DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI) is an industry standard for an interface that allows DOS applications to access extended memory of the 80286-, 80386-, and 80486-based PC architecture while maintaining system protection.