unboot

/ˌʌnˈbuːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the operating system from a computer’s memory or storage

“The technician had to unboot the system to troubleshoot the issue.”

2. noun

the act of removing the operating system from a computer’s memory or storage

“The process of unbooting took several hours to complete.”

Synonyms

  • reformat
  • uninstall

Antonyms

  • boot
  • install