quick-bootutility

noun

UK /kwɪk buːt juːˈtɪlɪti/

US /kwɪk buːt juːˈtɪlɪti/

A quick-bootutility is a small tool that helps a computer start up fast.

The technician installed a quick-bootutility to make the old laptop turn on in seconds.

SYNONYMS

fast-start tool boot accelerator startup helper quick-launch utility

RELATED WORDS

bootloader startup firmware operating system BIOS

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A software add-on that shortens the time a device takes to become ready for use.

The quick-bootutility trimmed the tablet's startup time by half.

3. A small program used to quickly restart a system after an update.

After the patch, the quick-bootutility restarted the server automatically.

4. A hardware-assisted feature that speeds up the initial loading of an operating system.

The motherboard's quick-bootutility bypassed several checks during power-on.