Definition of Utility Program:
-a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks.
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Definition of Utility Program:
-a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks.
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Propriety |
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| 1) File manager |
a utility that performs functions related to file management such as displaying a list on a storage medium, organizing files in folders, and creating shortcuts. |
-Windows Explorer -File Explorer |
-osFileManager -Myfiles(android) |
| 2) Disk cleanup |
searches for and removes unnecesasry files from computer that include downloaded program files, temporary Internet files, deleted files, and unused program files. |
-Windows disk cleanup -Wise Disk Cleaner |
-Disc Cleaner |
| 3) File compression tools |
shrinks the size of a files. |
-WinZip -WinRar |
-7-Zip -NSIS |
| 4) Antivirus programs |
protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer virus found in memory, on storage media or in coming files. |
-Kaspersky Antivirus -BitDefender |
-ClamWin |
| 5) Spyware programs |
detects and deletes spyware and other similiar programs. |
-Ad Aware -Spy Sweeper |
-Spyware Doctor -NoScript |
| 6) Disk defragmenter |
reorganizes or rearrange the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk |
-Windows Disk Defragmenter -Contig |
-Defraggler -MyDefrag -UltraDefrag |
| 7) Backup & Restore |
backup utility- allows user to copy files to another storage medium. restore utility- reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form. |
-Windows Backup & Restore -Eazy Backup |
-AMANDA -BackupPC -Bacula |