Patch

Piece of software code that can be applied after the software program has been installed to correct an issue with that program. Most software programs may have several patches released after the initial release and commonly update the version of the program when successfully installed.

Software patches can be found through the software developer's website. If you're looking for a patch for your software program, we suggest you visit our third-party contact page for a comprehensive listing of all computer related companies and their Internet addresses to obtain your patch.

Also see: Device Driver, Fix, Hot fix, Security definitions, ZERT