System Software-Utility Program

Utility Program is a system software that allows a users to perform maintenance-type task.


File Manager 

• utility that performs functions related to file management       

- displaying a list of file
 -organizing files in folders

-copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files and folders  

-creating shortcuts

Disk Cleanup

• utility searches for and removes unnecessary files   

 -downloaded program files  

-temporary internet files         

-deleted files                   

-unused program files

Compression Tools

• shrinks the size of a file(s)

 -compressing files frees up room on the storage media 

 -two types of compression 

 LOSSY

 LOSSLESS
-sometimes are called zipped files
 -can be uncompressed 
-eg: WinZip, WinRAR, PKZIP


Anti-Virus Program
Virus- a potentially damaging computer program that affects a computer negatively 

A WORM copies itself repeatedly in memory or over a network.
A TROJAN HORSE within or looks like a legitimate program
An ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM protects a computer against virus 
eg: Avira Antivirus, Kaspersky Antivirus, Norton Antivirus

Spyware Remover
Spyware- a program placed on a computer without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user
SPYWARE REMOVER- detects and deletes spyware and other similar program
eg: Spyware Doctor, Spyware remover, Spyware Blaster

Disk Defragmenter 

• reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses  the data more quickly and program runs faster 

eg: MyDefrag, Defraggler

Backup and Restore Utility

BACKUP UTILITY- allows users to copy files to another storage medium
RESTORE UTILITY- reverses the process and returns backup files to their original form 
eg: Backup PC, Bacula


Adware Remover 

ADWARE- displays an online advertisement  in a banner or a pop-up window
ADWARE REMOVER- a program that detects and deletes adware 
eg: Ad-Aware 

Filters 

• remove or block certain items from being displayed 

eg: Web Filtering Software, Anti-spams Programs

Media Player

• allows user to view image and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on user's computer 

Disc Burning Software

• writes texts and graphics on a recordable or rewritable  optical disc 

Image Viewer and Uninstaller 
IMAGE VIEWER- allows users to display, copy and print the contents of the graphics file 
UNINSTALLER- removes a program, as well as any associates entry in files 

Screen Saver and Personal Firewall

SCREEN SAVER- show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs
PERSONAL FIREWALL- detects and protects personal computer from unauthorized intrusions

Search Utility

• program that attempts to locate a file ion computer based on criteria specify 

PC Maintenance Utility 

• identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems and includes the capabilities of improving a computer performances