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2.7 SYSTEM SOFTWARE - Coggle Diagram
2.7 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE
UTILITY SYSTEM
ALLOWS USER TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE-TYPE TASK
-some utility programs are buit-in(include OS) and others are stand alone(installed separately)
-normally a set of basic ultilities is included with a device's operating system.
TYPES OF UTILITY PROGRAM
ANTI VIRUS PROGRAM
antivirus program is a utility program that protects a computer against malware such as virus, worm and Trojan horse
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SPYWARE REMOVER
-spyware remover is a utility program that detects and deletes spyware
-spywareis a program placed on a compiuter without user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the users
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DISK DEFRAGMENTER
disk defragmenter is a utility program that recognizes files and unused space on a hard disk so that OS access data more quickly and program runs faster
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ADWARE REMOVER
-adware remover is a utility program that detects and deletes adware
-adware is a software that displays unwantd ads when user is online, collects marketing data and other information without the user's knowledge
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BACK UP&RESTORE UTILITY
BACK UP-allow users to copy selected files or the entire hard disk to another sttorage medium
RESTORE-restore data from a backup to the original storage location or to a replacement device
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DEFINITION OF SOFTWARE
Programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.
RELATED TERMS OF SOFTWARE:
-Proprietary Software: privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model and need yearly licence.
-Open Source Software: Software which can be used, modified and improved by anyone and can be redistributed freely
FUNCTION OF SOFTWARE
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software and the computers's hardware