preinstalls
Ships already loaded
Preinstalls means to install software or applications on a device before it reaches the end user.
Manufacturers preinstall operating systems, utilities, and often promotional software on computers and phones: The laptop came with a bunch of apps I never asked for preinstalled.
The noun preinstalls refers to this bundled software collectively.
Practical uses or requests
- appsMobile software, briefly
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- utilitiesEssential infrastructure services
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
system · toolkit · suite · antivirus · browser · office · assistant · keyboard
Not wished for
- unnecessaryNot essential or required
- clutterUntidy collection of items
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- junkwareUnwanted preloaded programs
trialware · adware · crapware · slowdown · irritating · uninstallable · superfluous · bundled
One who produces goods
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- brandedMarked by hot iron
- customizationModification to individual preference
- carrierOne that transports
vendor · Samsung · HP · Lenovo · stock · bundled · partnership · licensing
Needing no preparation
- out-of-the-boxNovel or immediately usable
- plug-and-playRequiring no manual configuration
- preconfiguredSet up in advance
- time-savingReducing required duration
user-friendly · streamlined · effortless · accessible · preloaded · included · starter · beginner-friendly
applications
Practical uses or requests
- appsMobile software, briefly
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- utilitiesEssential infrastructure services
firmware · system · toolkit · suite · antivirus · browser · office · assistant · keyboard · launcher
unwanted
Not wished for
- unnecessaryNot essential or required
- clutterUntidy collection of items
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
junkware · trialware · adware · crapware · slowdown · irritating · uninstallable · superfluous · bundled · shovelware
manufacturer
One who produces goods
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- brandedMarked by hot iron
- customizationModification to individual preference
carrier · vendor · Samsung · HP · Lenovo · stock · bundled · partnership · licensing · deals
ready-to-use
Needing no preparation
- out-of-the-boxNovel or immediately usable
- plug-and-playRequiring no manual configuration
- preconfiguredSet up in advance
time-saving · user-friendly · streamlined · effortless · accessible · preloaded · included · starter · beginner-friendly · onboarding