How to Replace a Descriptor Entry

Replacing a descriptor entry is the process of selecting a descriptor, modifying its status and attributes, and replacing the selected descriptor with the modified version.

To Replace a Descriptor Entry

1. In the descriptor table, double-click on the entry you want to modify.

   The Properties menu item displays.

2. Click on Properties.

A Descriptor dialog box displays.

3. From the Descriptor Type drop down list, select the descriptor to be replaced with a modified version.

Note: The descriptor's type and status appear in the Descriptor Type dialog box; corresponding attributes appear in the Attributes section of the dialog box. The descriptor's Base address and Limit or Selector and Offset and the values defined for Bytes 7-4 and Bytes 3-0 appear in the Values section of the dialog box.

4. In the Descriptor Type dialog box, select the check boxes that provide the desired status.

5. In the Attributes section of the dialog box, type in the desired Descriptor privilege level.

6. Select the check boxes that provide the desired attributes.

7. In the Values section of the dialog box, enter the desired values for Base and Limit or Selector and Offset.

8. Click the Apply button.

9. Click the OK button.