Utility Program

The function of utility program is to allow users to perform maintenance-type tasks

Types of utility programs

  1. File manager

Help users to keep track of files and folders such as


1.Display a list of files
2.organise files in folders
3.copy,rename,delete,move or so fires
4.create shortcuts

  1. Disk Cleanup

Example: Windows Explorer and Finder

To search for and remove unnecessary files such as:


  1. Download program files
  2. Temporary internet files
    3.Deleted files
    4.Unused program files

Example: Windows disk Cleanup and Avast Cleanup Premium

  1. Compression tools

To shrink size of a file

Example: WinZip and Win RAR

  1. Antivirus Program

to protect a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in the memory on storage media or on incoming files

Example: Kaspersky Antivirus and Avira Antivirus

  1. Spyware Remover

To detects and deletes spyware

Example: Spyware Protection and Spyhunter

  1. Adware Remover

To detects and delete adware

Example: AdwCleaner and Bitdefender

  1. Disk Defragmenter

To reorganise files and unused space on a hard disk for optimal efficiency

Example: WinContig and MyDefrag

  1. Back-up and Restore Utility

Function of back - up


Allow users to copy selected files or the entire hard disk to another storage medium


Function of restore


Restore data from a backup to the original storage location or to replacement device

Example: IDrive and Icloud Backup