P - Definitions
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patch management
Patch management is an area of systems management that involves acquiring, testing, and installing multiple patches (code changes) to an administered computer system.
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physical computer
A physical computer is a hardware-based device, such as a personal computer. The term is generally used to differentiate hardware-based computers from software-based virtual machines... (Continued)
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prefetch folder (PF)
A Windows prefetch folder is a specific location within Windows XP and later computers that contains a series of small files detailing the startup activities and frequently-used applications.
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Process Explorer
Process Explorer is a free Windows task manager and system monitoring tool that details which programs in a user's system have a specific file or directory open.
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Software patch/fix
A software patch or fix helps resolve issues that crop up in different programs. It can also bolster security and add new features to the software.