Utility Software Flashcards

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Utility Software

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Software which help keep the machine running in optimum efficiency for best performance

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Security - Anti virus

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Assigned to detect and block attacks from malware

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Security - Spyware protection

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Help detect and remove spyware (that gather information about the user without their knowledge)

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Security - Firewall

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Prevents unauthorized access to computer

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Disk organisation - Formatting

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Ensures device is clear of unwanted data (makes it readable for the computer)

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Disk organisation - File Transfer

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Utilities will help the user move files from one computer to another

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Disk organisation - Defragmentation

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Rearranges the computer’s memory so that data is more sequential, thereby reducing processing time

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Maintenance - Diagnostic

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Determines computer’s problems (when not working).
Triggered automatically when things go wrong
Window stating problems will appear.

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Maintenance - Clean up Tools

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Help the user track background files and remove them

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Maintenance - Automatic updates

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Perform scheduled updates if critical system software has newer updates available.
Has security patches - improved functionality and fixed bugs.

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