N G O C N G U Y E N & Z A C K F O R T I E R

What is Utility Software?

What it does

Help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer

Protect computer systems and keep them running smoothly

Assist users in managing and transferring files

Customize your computing environment and make computing resources more convenient to access

Defragmentation and disk utilities

Maintain files on disk and arrange them in a manner that allows for fast access

Backup utilities

Safeguard files by creating backup copies

More back-up Utilities

Norton Ghost 15

Everyday Auto

Back up (Freeware)

Security software

Search for and remove viruses and spyware from computers, and guard against attacks

More Security Softwares

Free:

-AVG free edition

-Symantec Antivirus free edition

-Microsoft Security Essential

Paid:

-Kaspersky AV & IS 2010

-Norton 360

-Bit Defender

-Eset NOD32

Spam and pop-up blockers

Identify and remove unwanted junk mail and ads

IE Mailbox

Windows cleaners

Remove unwanted programs

Maintain the Windows Registry

Diagnostic software

Viewing system resources in a graphical format

Ctrl + Alt + Del >>Task manager

File management utilities

Copying, deleting, renaming, and organizing files

File compression utilities

Bundle files together into one compressed file to save storage space and allow for easier transfer

Eq: Winzip,

Winrar, 7-Zip,

etc.

File transfer utilities

Move and share files across networks

Search utilities

Find files on a computer system

Start>> type in search box

Synchronization software

Synchronize files across multiple computers such as a desktop and a notebook and a smart phone

Desktop enhancements

Customize icons, shortcuts, color schemes, and other visual elements of the desktop

Screensaver, skins, themes, and wallpaper

Provide a visual style for the desktop

Automation software, macros, and shortcut keys

Automate frequent commands and command sequences, and assign

them to a shortcut key

or group of keys

All-in-One

Tune Up Utilities (alt: Glary Utilities Free)

Credits

Emerge with Computer Concepts

Emerge>Concepts>Software>System Software > Utility Software.