"zombie program" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: zombie programs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} zombie program (plural zombie programs)
  1. (computing, software, uncommon) Any computer program that has been revived or reinstalled by an operating system and is very difficult to uninstall. Tags: uncommon Categories (topical): Computing, Software
    Sense id: en-zombie_program-en-noun-5BZkVZ5T Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software
  2. Synonym of zombie software Synonyms: zombie software [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-zombie_program-en-noun-PwV8KImD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 78 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 20 80 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 82

Inflected forms

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