Reinstalling: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when you are in the process of installing software or an operating system again, usually to fix issues or update.

• I am currently reinstalling Windows on my laptop.
• Reinstalling the app might fix the problem.

Use when you need to install software or an operating system again from scratch, typically to fix a severe issue or reset it to default settings.

• If the problem persists, you might need to reinstall the program.
• Reinstalling the operating system can sometimes fix deeply rooted issues.

Use when you need to change the settings or configuration of a system, software, or device to improve performance or functionalities.

• We need to reconfigure the network settings.
• After the upgrade, I had to reconfigure the software to match the new hardware.

Use when you need to restart a computer or device to refresh its state or apply changes.

• Please reboot your computer to complete the update.
• The system crashed, so I had to reboot it.