Utility Software Flashcards
Utility Software
Software which help keep the machine running in optimum efficiency for best performance
Security - Anti virus
Assigned to detect and block attacks from malware
Security - Spyware protection
Help detect and remove spyware (that gather information about the user without their knowledge)
Security - Firewall
Prevents unauthorized access to computer
Disk organisation - Formatting
Ensures device is clear of unwanted data (makes it readable for the computer)
Disk organisation - File Transfer
Utilities will help the user move files from one computer to another
Disk organisation - Defragmentation
Rearranges the computer’s memory so that data is more sequential, thereby reducing processing time
Maintenance - Diagnostic
Determines computer’s problems (when not working).
Triggered automatically when things go wrong
Window stating problems will appear.
Maintenance - Clean up Tools
Help the user track background files and remove them
Maintenance - Automatic updates
Perform scheduled updates if critical system software has newer updates available.
Has security patches - improved functionality and fixed bugs.