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1. Presentation On
Utility Programs

2. Present By:
• Aamnah Farooq
aamnahfarooq@skype.com 

3. Utility Programs

A utility programs is a system software used to perform
maintenance type task.
 Antivirus.
 Disk Checkers & Disk Cleanup Utility.
 Backup Utility.
 Data compression.

4. File Management:
• A file manager is a utility program that perform functions
related to the file management.
1- Displaying a list of files.
2- Organizing files in folders
3 -Copying, renaming,
4- Deleting, moving files.
5- Sorting files and folders
6- Creating shortcuts

5. Search Utility:
 A search utility is a program that attempts to locate a file
on your computer based on criteria you specify.

6. Image Viewer & Uninstaller
 Image viewer:
An image viewer allows
users to display, copy, and
print the contents of a
graphic file.
 Uninstaller:
An uninstaller removes a
program, as well as any
associated entries in the
system files

7. Disk
Defragmenter
A disk defragmenter
reorganizes the files and
unused space on a
computer’s hard disk so
that the operating system
accesses data more quickly
and programs run faster.

8. Disk Cleanup Programs:
- A disk cleanup utility searches for and
removes unnecessary files
 Downloaded program files
 Temporary Internet files
 Deleted files
 Unused program files

10. -Backup Utility:
 A backup utility allows users to
copy files to another storage
medium.
-Restore Utility:
 A restore utility reserves the
process & return backup files
of their original form.

11. • A screen saver causes a
display device’s screen to
show image or blank
screen if no activity occurs
for a specified time.
A personal firewall detects
and protects a personal
computer from
unauthorized instructions.

12. Virus & Antivirus
Virus:
- A virus describes a
potentially damaging
computer program that
affects a computer
negatively.
 Trojan Horse
 Worm
Antivirus:
- An antivirus program
protects a computer
against viruses.
 Avast
 Kaspersky

13. Signs of Virus:
 An unusual message or image is displayed on screen.
 Unusual sound or music play randomly.
 A program or file is missing suddenly.
 An unknown program appears.
 A size of file changes without explanation.
 A file become corrupt or it doesn’t work properly.
 System properties change.
 System operates much slower than usual.

14. Spyware & Spyware Remover
Spyware:
o Spyware is a program
placed on a computer
without the user’s
knowledge that secretly
collects information about
the user.
Spyware Remover:
o A Spyware remover
detects and deletes
spyware and similar
programs.

15. Adware & Adware Remover:
Adware:
 Adware displays an online
advertisement in a banner
or pop-up window
Adware Remover:
 An Adware remover is a
program that detects and
deletes adware

16. Filters:
Filters are programs that block or remove certain items
from being displayed.

17. File Compression Utility:
• A file compression utility
shrinks the size of a file(s)
• Compressing files frees up
room on the storage
media.
• Compressed files
sometimes are called
zipped files.
• They can be uncompressed.

18. Media Player:
 A media player allows you to view images and animation,
listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer

19. Disc Burning Software:
 Disc burning software writes text, graphics, audio, and
video files on a recordable or rewritable optical disc.
 Nero Burner.
 Disc & DVD Burner.

20. Personal Computer Utility:
• A personal computer utility identifies and fixes operating
system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and
includes the capability of improving a computer’s
performance