crapware
Preinstalled digital garbage
Crapware is unwanted software that comes preinstalled on new computers or bundled with other programs.
Manufacturers and software distributors include it for revenue, but users find it annoying, resource-consuming, and often difficult to remove: The first thing I do with a new laptop is uninstall all the crapware.
Also called bloatware or junkware.
Delete installed software
- disableRemove functional capacity
- cleanupRestoration of order
- system restoreUndo recent computer changes
- opt-outChoose not to participate
Time-limited software version
- junkwareUnwanted preloaded programs
- shovelwareLow-effort bulk software
- freewareComplimentary computer programs
- system utilitiesSoftware maintaining computer operations
Sudden appearing elements
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
- toolbarsInterface button arrays
- redirectsSends in new direction
- background processesTasks executing without display
browser extensions · data collection · tracking · telemetry · forced updates
Software recording typed input
- rootkitsHidden system-access tools
- backdoorsSecondary building access points
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- scarewareDeceptive threat-faking programs
exploits · privacy violations · data harvesting · unauthorized access · vulnerability
State of slow movement
- slowdownReduction in pace
- CPU usageComputing power currently consumed
- battery drainLoss of stored charge
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
resource drain · conflicts · instability · crashes · freezes · lag
uninstall
Delete installed software
- disableRemove functional capacity
- cleanupRestoration of order
- system restoreUndo recent computer changes
trialware
Time-limited software version
- junkwareUnwanted preloaded programs
- shovelwareLow-effort bulk software
- freewareComplimentary computer programs
default apps · system utilities · limited editions · nagware · crippleware
pop-ups
Sudden appearing elements
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
- toolbarsInterface button arrays
- redirectsSends in new direction
browser extensions · background processes · data collection · tracking · telemetry · forced updates
keyloggers
Software recording typed input
- rootkitsHidden system-access tools
- backdoorsSecondary building access points
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
scareware · exploits · privacy violations · data harvesting · unauthorized access · vulnerability
sluggishness
State of slow movement
- slowdownReduction in pace
- CPU usageComputing power currently consumed
- battery drainLoss of stored charge
resource drain · fragmentation · conflicts · instability · crashes · freezes · lag
- unwanted softwaregrayware, junkware, PUP, shovelware, browser hijacker
- malwarevirus, viruses, worm, worms, trojan horse
crapwareclean install
Software setup from nothing
open-source software · malware · spyware · ransomware · bloatware
hardware, crap, software, ware, malware, adware, spyware, shareware, crapper