incomplete installation

[ɪnˌkɑːmˈpliːt ɪnstəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: incomplete installations
instalação incompleta
1. A setup or configuration of software, hardware, or equipment that has not been fully completed or finished
The incomplete installation of the software caused errors when trying to run the application.
A instalação incompleta do software causou erros ao tentar executar o aplicativo.
2. A process of putting something in place that has been interrupted or left unfinished
Due to power failure, the incomplete installation of the new system left the computer in an unstable state.
Devido à falta de energia, a instalação incompleta do novo sistema deixou o computador em um estado instável.
3. A physical or structural setup that remains partially done or unfinished
The incomplete installation of the air conditioning unit meant we had to wait another week for repairs.
A instalação incompleta da unidade de ar condicionado significava que tínhamos que esperar mais uma semana pelos reparos.
In both American and Brazilian technical environments, 'incomplete installation' is a common phrase encountered in software troubleshooting and IT support contexts. It's particularly relevant in Brazil where software piracy and unstable power supplies have historically led to frequent installation failures. The term is universal in tech jargon across both countries and appears frequently in error messages and system logs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
partial installationunfinished installationfailed installationcorrupted installation
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete installationsuccessful installationfull installationfinished installation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação incompleta
Standard term used in technical contexts throughout Brazil
Portugal
instalação incompleta
Same term used in Portugal; sometimes 'instalação não finalizada' is preferred
Technology sector
instalação parcial
Alternative term commonly used in IT support and software documentation

Related Words

installation processsetupdeploymentconfigurationsystem failuretroubleshooting

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something half-done
incomplete job
work in progress
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