Installware
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Installware[1] is defined as any legitimate, non-defective, non-malicious software product or software functionality which is installed and/or downloaded to a user's computer system without their consent through a software installation or update system. Installware is distinguished from malware because it is not necessarily malicious, but still undesired. Corporations often bundle legitimate products together into installation packages as a marketing tactic, or distribute their products to end users automatically to build market share.
