Re: Boot from RAM feature

Feb 27, 2024 0 Replies


When Windows shuts down, it copies a new operating system to memory address zero. >


> It instructs the hardware/bios/eufi for next warm boot to:
> 1. Do not clear RAM
> 2. Boot from RAM address 0

This is not a new idea. the only way to get an 80286 out of protected mode was a hard reset.


This would allow easier OS development and dedicated software without disk/partition/boot program changes, safer/easier.

usuing a virtual machine is probably easier.

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