"bootscan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bootscans [plural]
Etymology: boot + scan Etymology templates: {{compound|en|boot|scan}} boot + scan Head templates: {{en-noun}} bootscan (plural bootscans)
  1. (computing) An antivirus scan that takes place before the operating system has loaded. Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: bootscanning
    Sense id: en-bootscan-en-noun-hSRUYFX6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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