Utility Software Flashcards

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Utility Software

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Used to manage system resources

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Disk utilities

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Designed to maintain the performance of a computer’s disk drive

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Examples of Disk utilities

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  • File compressors
  • Backup
  • Disk defragmenter
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File Compressors

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Backing up very large files and sharing them online can be difficult. This utility compresses files to reduce their size and decompresses them for later access

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Backup

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You regularly want to back up for your files, but this can be slow as manual process. Backup utilities allow you to automate the backup process

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Disk defragmenter

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Over time a computer’s disk drive becomes fragmented, which slows down file access. This utility reorganises the data for quicker access, but is only required on a HDD when using Windows file systems.

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Network utilities

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Designed to maintain good network traffic and keep networks secure

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Examples of Network utilities

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  • Firewalls

- Antivirus

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Firewalls

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Open networks are at risk from threats like hackers and worms. Firewalls prevent unauthorised access by monitoring and blocking suspicious traffic

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Antivirus

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The utility prevents computers from receiving viruses and detects and removes viruses that have already infected a system

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Traceroute

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Allows you to display the path that data packets travel over an IP network to help diagnose problems

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Registry cleaners

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Designed for Windows systems to remove old, redundant registry entries. This can help improve system performance

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System Profiles

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Display a detailed breakdown of the system, including hardware and software. This can help with deciding where a system needs upgrading and diagnosing problems with the system

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