misinstallation

Incorrectly set up

Misinstallation is the incorrect or faulty installation of something, typically software, hardware, or equipment: The error message pointed to a misinstallation of the driver.

The term appears mostly in technical contexts where proper installation follows specific steps that can go wrong.

defective

improper

Lacking in propriety

  • faultyHaving defects or errors
  • flawedHaving faults or imperfections
  • botchedPoorly executed, spoiled

incorrect · defective · bungled · erroneous · misaligned · misconfigured · mishandled · backwards · reversed · incomplete

consequence

malfunction

Failure to operate properly

glitch · outage · short-circuit · leak · instability · dysfunction · inoperative · unresponsive · unreliable · overheating

frustration

aggravation

State of being vexed

inconvenience · rework · trial-and-error · confusion · bafflement · helplessness · regret · blame · complaint

repair

troubleshooting

Systematic fault diagnosis

realignment · replacement · workaround · rollback · technician · RMA · documentation · manual · tutorial

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installation correctness

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Software setup from nothing

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