Uninstaller: meaning, definitions and examples
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uninstaller
[ ˌʌnɪnˈstɔːlər ]
software
A tool used to remove unwanted or unnecessary software programs from a computer system.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Make sure to use the uninstaller to properly remove the application.
- The uninstaller will delete all associated files and settings.
- Running the uninstaller is the recommended way to clean up the program.
Translations
Translations of the word "uninstaller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desinstalador
🇮🇳 अनइंस्टालर
🇩🇪 Deinstallationsprogramm
🇮🇩 penghapus
🇺🇦 деінсталятор
🇵🇱 dezinstalator
🇯🇵 アンインストーラー
🇫🇷 désinstalleur
🇪🇸 desinstalador
🇹🇷 kaldırıcı
🇰🇷 제거 프로그램
🇸🇦 برنامج إلغاء التثبيت
🇨🇿 odinstalátor
🇸🇰 odinštalátor
🇨🇳 卸载程序
🇸🇮 odstranjevalec
🇮🇸 afstillingarforrit
🇰🇿 жоюшы бағдарлама
🇬🇪 დაინსტალატორი
🇦🇿 silici proqram
🇲🇽 desinstalador
Etymology
The term 'uninstaller' originated in the field of software development. As computers became more common and software applications proliferated, the need for a tool to cleanly remove unwanted programs grew. The concept of an uninstaller was developed to address this need, allowing users to easily and effectively remove software from their systems without leaving behind unnecessary files or settings.
See also: install, installable, installation, installed, installer, installment, instalment, reinstall, reinstallation, reinstalled, reinstalling, reinstalment, uninstall, uninstallation.