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Full-Kernel Mode

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Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3

4/8/2010

You can run all OS threads in either kernel (full) mode or user (protected) mode. The default behavior is for full-kernel mode. Although running threads in kernel mode leaves the entire system vulnerable, it also enables increased performance. This is because Windows Mobile bypasses security functionality that can prevent a thread from entering kernel mode. This can be acceptable in a closed environment, but in an open environment, this can have dramatic effects on security. To disable full-kernel mode, ROMFLAGS in the Config.bib file must have its second bit set. Depending on what other flags are set, the value of ROMFLAGS might vary.

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