| Subject | English | Norwegian (Nynorsk) |
| comp., MS | antimalware software | programvare for vern mot skadeleg programvare (A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected) |
| comp., MS | antispyware software | antispionprogramvare (A general class of software used to detect spyware and sometimes remove it) |
| comp., MS | antivirus software | antivirusprogramvare (A computer program designed to detect and respond to malicious software, such as viruses and worms. Responses may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was detected) |
| comp., MS | malicious software | skadeleg programvare (Software that fulfills the deliberately harmful intent of an attacker when run) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Software License Terms | lisensvilkår for Microsoft-programvare (A legal agreement between Microsoft and the user, with regard to the terms of use and transfer of software) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Windows Software Explorer | Microsoft Windows Programvareutforskar (A tool in Windows Defender that can be to used change how a program runs on the computer if the program is causing a problem) |
| comp., MS | monitoring software | overvakingsprogram (Software that monitors activity, such as keystrokes or screen images. These programs are often installed by the computer owner or administrator, and are only a threat if they are unexpected) |
| comp., MS | remote control software | program for ekstern tilgang (Software designed to provide access to a computer from a remote location. These programs are often installed by the computer owner or administrator, and are only a risk if unexpected) |
| comp., MS | server software | tenarprogramvare (A software product that acts as a server for one or more services. Typically, a server product would be installed on a server machine (hardware), and provide services to users over the network) |
| comp., MS | software bundler | programvarebuntar (A program that installs other potentially unwanted software, such as adware or spyware. The license agreement of the bundling program may require these other components in order to function) |
| comp., MS | Software Licensing Commerce Client | Klient for handel av programvarelisensiering (A service or feature of Windows that enables licensing at the feature level; thereby broadening the distribution and licensing options for retailers, ISVs, and OEMs. New business models may include: trials, subscriptions, gifting, transfers, or pay-for-use) |
| comp., MS | software upgrade | programvareoppgradering (A software package that replaces an existing version of a product with a newer and/or more powerful or sophisticated version of the same product. The upgrade process typically leaves existing customer data and preferences intact while replacing the existing software with the newer version) |
| comp., MS | unwanted software | uønskt programvare (A software that was installed on the system without user's consent) |