used by some packages to provide better access for DOS-based applications to a DOS-based stack under Windows.

The represents the type of device. For example, a virtual device driver for a display is a VDD and a virtual device driver for a printer is a VPD.

n. Software in Windows 95 that manages a hardware or software system resource. If a resource retains information from one access to the next that affects the way it behaves when accessed (for example, a disk controller with its status information and buffers), a virtual device driver must exist for it. Virtual device drivers are described using three-letter abbreviations beginning with V and ending with D; the middle letter indicates the type of device, such as D for a display, P for a printer, T for a timer, and x when the type of device is not under discussion. See also device driver. Acronym: VxD.