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clean install

[/klin ˈɪnstɔːl/]
nounpl: clean installs
instalação limpa
1. The installation of an operating system or software on a computer after completely removing all previous data, files, and programs from the storage device
I decided to do a clean install of Windows to fix the performance issues.
Decidi fazer uma instalação limpa do Windows para resolver os problemas de desempenho.
2. A fresh installation without retaining any previous configuration, settings, or residual files
A clean install is often recommended when upgrading to a new operating system version.
Uma instalação limpa é frequentemente recomendada ao fazer upgrade para uma nova versão do sistema operacional.
Synonyms
fresh installclean slate installationfull installation
Antonyms
upgrade installin-place upgraderepair installation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação limpa
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
instalação limpa
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
instalação limpa
Standard usage
Portugal
instalação limpa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from scratch
wipe the slate clean
start fresh
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