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Definition of lock

Ensure that two processes do not affect the same file or project in a database at the same time.

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Other definitions of lock

A software security feature that requires a key or dongle in order for the application to run correctly.

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To block other meeting participants from controlling the Office Live Meeting 2007 client during a presentation.

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To prevent users from joining a conference, whether or not they have an invitation.

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To allow the shared user profile configuration set by the administrator to remain static from one user session to another.

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A restriction on access to a resource in a multiuser environment.

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To protect an object from being modified.

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A data structure used to synchronize access to a shared resource. The most common use for a lock is in multithreaded programs where multiple threads need access to global data.

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