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Operating System Utility Programs

Operating System Utility Programs. & Stand-alone utility Programs. Utility Program. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks. Also called a utility Most operating systems include several built-in utility programs. Utilities Program.

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Operating System Utility Programs

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  1. Operating System Utility Programs & Stand-alone utility Programs

  2. Utility Program • Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks. • Also called a utility • Most operating systems include several built-in utility programs

  3. Utilities Program

  4. Utility programs included with operating system • Functions: • Managing files • Viewing images • Securing a computer from unauthorized access • Uninstalling programs • Scanning disks • Defragmenting disks • Diagnosing problems • Backing up files and disks • Setting up screen savers

  5. File Manager • Utility that performs functions related to file and disk management. • Formatting and copying disks • Displaying a list of files on a storage medium • Checking the amount of used or free space on a storage medium • Organizing, copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files • Creating shortcuts

  6. Shortcuts • An icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program or file.

  7. Formatting a disk • Process of preparing a disk for reading and writing.

  8. Image Viewer • Utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the content of a graphics file.

  9. Personal Firewall • Utility that detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions. • Constantly monitor all transmissions to and from a computer.

  10. Uninstaller • Utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.

  11. Disk Scanner • Utility that • Detects and corrects both physical and logical problems on a hard disk • Searches for and removes unnecessary files.

  12. Disk Defragmenter • Utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

  13. Diagnostic Utility • Compiles technical information about your computer’s hardware and certain system software programs and then prepares a report outlining any identified problems.

  14. Backup utility • Allows users to copy, or back up , selected files or an entire hard disk to another storage medium such as CD, DVD, external hard disk, tape, or USB flash drive. • Backup utilities include restore programs.

  15. Screen Saver • Utility that causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time. • Are popular for security, business, and entertainment purposes.

  16. STAND-ALONE utility programs • Antivirus programs • McAfee Viruscan • Norton AntiVirus • Spyware removers • Spyware • A programplaced on a computer without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.

  17. STAND-ALONE utility programs • Internet Filters • Anti-spam programs • Web filters • Pop-up blockers • File Conversion • File compression • CD/DVD burning • Personal computer maintenance • Norton SystemWorks

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