preinstallation

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ installation.

Noun

preinstallation (usually uncountable, plural preinstallations)

1. The process or result of preinstalling.
   • 2009 June 19, Edward Wong, “China Intent on Requiring Internet Censor Software”, in New York Times‎:

     On May 19, the ministry issued a directive to computer makers that required the preinstallation of Green Dam on hard drives or a CD-ROM with installation software that usually is packaged with computers.