verb
- installing software, applications, or components on a device before it is sold or delivered to the end user
Usage: present participle of preinstall; commonly used in computing and technology contexts
Examples
- The manufacturer is preinstalling the operating system on all new laptops.
- Many phones come with preinstalling bloatware that users don't want.
- The company decided on preinstalling essential drivers to simplify setup.
- Preinstalling antivirus software helps protect devices from day one.
- The retailer is preinstalling productivity apps on the tablets before shipping them out.