what does the word defaults mean on a computer?

Answer 1

Default means the automatic settings that come with a particular program. You can change the settings to your liking, but if you want to reset it to default you can.

dictionary.com---> a value that a program or operating system assumes, or a course of action that a program or operating system will take, when the user or programmer specifies no overriding value or action.

Answer 2

The default settings, with respect to a computer, are the initial parameter settings for any piece of hardware or software when a system is started or new software is installed.

"Default Settings" try to emulate the "Best Case Environment" for general system usage.

"Default Settings" define issues like where the software is stored,
how hardware is connected, where files are stored, security, performance, communication between objects (Hardware and Software), man-machine interfaces, system resource usage, and so much more.

Have fun but be safe.

Answer 3

Default means bringing back to or keeping standard settings. Can't find that key on my computer btw

Answer 4

If you don't pick your own choices and stick with what the software has set to start with. THOSE are the defaults.

In Computer Science: A particular value for a variable that is assigned automatically by an operating system and remains in effect unless canceled or overridden by the operator.

Answer 5

Factory setting.

Answer 6

original, or the way your computer/ or program was the way you bought it prior to your changes.

Answer 7

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