zombie program

noun

Any computer program that has been revived or reinstalled by an operating system and is very difficult to uninstall.

Meanings

nounzombie program (plural zombie programs)

plural zombie programs

  1. uncommoncomputingAny computer program that has been revived or reinstalled by an operating system and is very difficult to uninstall.
  2. Synonym of zombie software.

    Synonyms: zombie software

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of zombie software.

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