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NGOC NGUYEN & ZACK FORTIER
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 15Everyday AutoBack 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 EssentialPaid:-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 ConceptsEmerge>Concepts>Software>System
Software > Utility Software.