How does Windows handle deadlock prevention when using synchronization mechanisms like mutexes or semaphores?

[ProfRon]

Man, Windows gets clever with mutexes and semaphores to dodge deadlocks. It slaps timeouts on waits so threads don't hang forever. You grab a mutex, but if it's stuck, your code times out and bails. That breaks the endless loop before it bites. Semaphores work similar, counting down resources without letting everyone pile up. I always tell folks to order your locks the same way every time. Windows nudges you toward that habit through its APIs. It flags potential snarls if you mix it up. Threads wake up orderly, no chaos. You avoid the jam by not circling back on the same locks. Feels like traffic cops directing flow at rush hour.

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