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Privileged Mode (PM) Privileged mode gives a user or a program access to all MPE XL resources, including intrinsics, privileged procedure calls, main memory, system tables and privileged CPU instructions. A program with this capability can run in a permanently privileged mode, or a temporarily privileged mode through the GETPRIVMODE, GETUSERRMODE, SWITCHDB, CREATE, and GETPRIORITY intrinsics. For further information, refer to the MPE XL Intrinsics Reference Manual (32650-90028).
CAUTION Privileged mode bypasses the normal checks and limitations that apply to standard MPE XL users. A privileged mode program can actually destroy file integrity, including the MPE XL operating system software itself upon request, Hewlett-Packard will investigate and attempt to resolve problems resulting from the use of privileged mode code. This service is not available under the standard service contract, but is available on a time and materials billing basis. However, Hewlett-Packard will not support, correct, or attend to any modification of the MPE XL operating system software.