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What does utility software do

Answer 1

utilities are those helpful programs that ensure the smooth functioning of computers. Utility programs or simply utilities are meant to assist your computer. Some utilities help your backup data, some help remove outdated files or recover data that has been accidentally erased. Some make it easier to find and arrange the information you need. and some help you avoid virus attacks or clean viruses, if any . In other words, the utility programs perform housekeeping functions.

It is an established truth that everything comes with certain pros and cons. Softwares also are not an exception to it. Utilities bridge the gaps by helping to solve the problems and maximize your computer's potential..

Some important utilities are :-

★ Antivirus software ;-

This utility program ensures virus- free work environment. A computer virus is a program that can inject other computer programs by modifying them in such a way as to include a copy of itself. A virus only copies itself but also makes the computer system behave abnormally. For instance , unknown or unake messages may get flashed or unwanted music gets played or unwanted graphical displays might occur .

An Antivirus Software scans your disk for viruses and removes them, if any virus is formed. Morever, some antivirus software remains present in memory all the time so that they can detect the viruses. as soon as they occur and counterattack them.

★ Backup Utility :-

This utility program facilitates the backing - up of disk. Backup means duplicating the disk information so that in case of any damage or data- loss , this backed up data may be used. The files or folders or even drives can be backed up using this utility. You can back up files to flash drives, a tape drive or even on another computer on your network. The backed up data may be restored when needed i.e :- if your original files are damaged or lost.

★ Text Editor :-

This utility program is used for creating, editing text files. Using this program any text can be typed and saved on a disk file. This file can be retreived any time and can also be edited, corrected etc.

★ Disk Defragmentor :-

This utility program attempts to minimise the fragmentation on your disk. A file is fragmented when it becomes too large for your computer to store in a single location on a disk. when this happens, your computer splits the file up and stores it in pieces. You can use fragmented files, but it takes your computer longer to access them.

Disk fragmentor speeds up disk access by rearranging the files and free space on your computer, so that files are stored in contiguous units and free space is consolidated in one contiguous block.

★ Compression Utility :-

This utility program facilities compression of files. large files can be compressed so that they take less storage area. When needed , these compressed files can be exploded back to their original form. By compression , the files are stored in a special format that takes less space.

However, these compressed files cannot be directly used, they need to be exploded back to their original form before they can be worked upon.

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Answer 2

Utility software is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. These computer are designed to support infrastructure of the computer. They helps to manage, maintain and control computer resources. Utility software are not part of operating system. So it can be installed. There are many types of utility software. Some are Archivers, Cryptographic, Data synchronization etc.

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