For direct hardware access to enhance performance, your application's critical components should operate in kernel mode . This mode offers unrestricted access to system resources, which is essential for high-performance tasks. User mode, safe mode, and compatibility mode are not suitable for such requirements.
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To enhance performance through direct hardware access, your application's critical components should operate in kernel mode . This allows unrestricted access to system resources, unlike user mode which is limited in capabilities. Avoid using safe mode or compatibility mode for this purpose. ;