Utility Software

Utility Software

1. SYSTEM OPTIMISATION

   • Defragmentation: Puts files that are broken back together. Moves all files to allow free space
   • System clean up: Scans and remove files that are no longer needed
   • Compression software: Reduces the size of files to free up memory e.g zip/rar

2. SECURITY SOFTWARE

   • Encryption Software: Scrambles data to stop 3rd parties form accessing files
   • Anti-Virus Software
   • Firewall
   • Spyware Detectors: Finds and deletes programs designed to collect personal details

3. BACK UP PROGRAMS

   • Back up utilities: stores files and settings externally
   • Full back up: Copy of every fileis taken
   • Incremental back up: Only files created or edited since the last backup are taken