MSCDEX
Short for Microsoft CD-ROM Extension, a driver that enables DOS and Windows 3.x systems to recognize and control CD-ROM players. The driver is located in a file called MSCDEX.EXE. Windows 95 replaces MSCDEX with a 32-bit, dynamically loadable driver called CDFS.
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- MSCONFIG
Built into Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP, MSCONFIG or the Microsoft System Configuration Utility is a tool designed to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. MSCONFIG allows you to edit your start-up applications and provides access to the SYSTEM.INI, WIN.INI, amd BOOT.INI files. To launch the MSCONFIG to go to: START -> RUN […]
- MSCS
Short for Microsoft Cluster Server, a clustering technology built into Windows NT 4.0 and later versions. MSCS supports clustering of two NT servers to provide a single fault-tolerant server. During its development stage, MSCS was code-named Wolfpack.
- MSISDN
Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (MSISDN) is a number used to identify a mobile phone number internationally. MSISDN is defined by the E.164 numbering plan. This number includes a country code and a National Destination Code which identifies the subscriber’s operator.
- MSN
Short for Microsoft Network, Microsoft’s online service. Like competing services such as America Online, MSN offers e-mail, topic-related forums, and full access to the World Wide Web.
- MSN Direct
A service that broadcasts information to a variety of compatible electronic devices such as watches and appliances. This broadcast service includes information options such as traffic routes, gas prices, weather reports, stock prices and more. MSN Direct uses the Microsoft DirectBand wireless data casting network to broadcast information.