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SYSTEM SOFTWARE - Coggle Diagram
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Utility Programs
File Manager
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Some of the file management functions that a file
manager performs are:
- displaying a list of files on storage medium
- organizing files in folders; and copying, renaming,
deleting, moving and sorting files
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Utility programs included with most operating
systems provide the following functions:
- managing files
- searching for files
- viewing images
- securing a computer from unauthorized access
- uninstalling programs
- scanning disks
- defragmenting disks
- diagnosing problems, backing up files and disks
- and setting up screen savers
- A type of system software that allows a user to
perform maintenance-type tasks, usually related
to managing a computer, its devices or its
programs.
- Most operating systems include several built-in
utility programs.
Disk Defragmenter
A utility that reorganizes
the files & unused space on
a computer's hard disk so
the operating system
accesses data more quickly
and programs run faster.
When operating system
stores data on a disk, it
places the data in the first
available sector on the disk
Diagnostic Utility
- Compiles technical information about your
computer's hardware and certain system software programs and then prepares a report outlining any identified problems.
- Information in the report assists technical support
staff in remedying any problems.
Backup Utility
- You should back up files and disks regularly in the event your originals are lost, damaged or destroyed.
- Online storage is a service on the Web that
provides hard disk storage to computer users,
usually for free or for a minimal monthly fee.
Disk Scanner
- A utility that is a Window utility used to check your hard disk for errors and to correct problems that are found.
- These errors often occur when Windows locks up and must be restarted.
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Search Utility
- A search utility is a program that attempts to
locate a file on your computer based on criteria
you specify.
- The criteria could be a word or words contained in
a file, date the file was created or modified, size of
the file, location of the file, file name, author/artist
and other similar properties.
- Search utilities can look through documents,
pictures, music and other files
Image Viewer
An image viewer is a utility that allows users to
display, copy and print the contents of a graphics
file.
Personal Firewall
- A utility that detects and protects a personal
computer from unauthorized instructions.
- When connected to the Internet, your computer is
vulnerable to attacks from a hacker. A hacker is
someone who tries to access a computer or
network illegally.
- Personal firewall protection is especially useful for
users with "always-on" connections such as DSL
or cable modem. Such connections use a static
IP address that makes them especially vulnerable
to potential hackers.
Uninstaller
- Utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
- When you install a program, the operating system
records the information it uses to run the software in the system files.
- The uninstaller deletes files and folders from the
hard disk, as well as removes program entries from the system files.