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A utility program is a software program that performs a specific task, usually related to
managing or maintaining the computer system. Many utility programs such as programs for
finding files, diagnosing and repairing system problems, cleaning up a hard drive, viewing
images, playing multimedia files, and backing up files are built into operating systems. There are
also many stand alone utility programs available as an alternative to the operating system¶s
utility programs(such as search or backup program) or to provide additional utility features not
usually built into operating systems(such as a collection of security programs or maintences
programs).

Utility software is programmed like any other software, except that it plays a supporting role.
Usually relatively small programs, they typically perform a limited number of tasks. Utility
programs include file management (creating, moving and renaming folders, copying and deleting
files), file search, comparing file contents as well as performing diagnostic routines to check
performance and current health of the hardware.

Utility programs help manage, maintain and control computer resources. These programs are
available to help you with the day-to-day chores associated with personal computing and to keep
your system running at peak performance.

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A number of utility programs are available to users. These programs are intended to assist users
to work with their computer system more smoothly and provide support to the system to
performance more effectively.
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3.m Perform the command faster
4.m Protect system from virus
5.m Allow us to do new thing in a effective manner
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There are many utility programs available for the users. Some of the most commonly used
integrated and stand-alone utility programs are discussed next.

Some of the operating system utility programs are:-

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•m Search Utility :- attempts to locate file in computer

•m Image viewer:- displays, copies and prints contents of graphic files

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•m retect and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusion.

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the uninstall a program command in the control panel.

4.m rm - Scandisk is a utility provided with Úindows computers. Scandisk scans
your disks to see if there are any potential problems on the disk, such as bad disk areas.
Since disks are magnetic media, all disks, including your hard drive can be corrupted.
Many operating system include disk cleanup.

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disk drives. After files are saved, deleted and resaved again, the disk can become
fragmented --- available space is in small blocks located throughout the disk. risk
defragmenters gather those free spots and put them together to enable you to continue to
save your data in the most efficient manner.
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6.m  mm   Backupmsoftware is software that assists you in backing up your
files and even the entire computer hard drive. Copies selected files or entire hard disk
onto another storage medium. Most compress files during backup to require less storage
space.

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•m Causes monitor¶s screen to display moving image or blank screen if there is no
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•m To secure computer, user configure screen saver to require password to
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protect your computer from computer viruses.m irus scanning software needs to be
updated on a regular basis (usually monthly). Updates insure that your virus scanning
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3.m 6 m6  m" mmAdobe Acrobat ›eader is a freely distributed software program
from Adobe Systems, Inc. used to view PrF files created with Adobe Acrobat or other
programs. For the most part, Acrobat ›eader is only used to view and print PrF files. It
is not capable of creating PrF documents.

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extension) to plain text(.txt extension). The program lets you convert multiple files in a
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 5.m 6 mmThis handy utility program provides you with a detailed overview of your
computer's hardware and software. Úorks with ñista as well as with XP and earlier
versions of Úindows.

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m6  mAllows you to play movies, web page animation and other
similar files without attempting to take over your computer

7.m Mm$!mmMuick Mix rownload A ñery Useful Utility For Saving Your ñolume
Settings.

8.m |r!mmCrex rownload A ñery Useful Utility for ›ipping MP Three's.

9.m mm6 mmThis very useful utility can close down all your running programs, while
you're doing an install, with a single click. This is a zip file and requires you to unzip it.

10.mÔm ! mmIf you need a program to transfer files to and from an FTP server this
program can be used.

11.m %mmIf you need a program that will allow you to save your passwords
securely, this is one we should try. It stores your passwords as 
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requires a password to allow access.

12.mÚ  mmThis utility monitors your computer and alerts you to any attempt to add a
file or make changes in your settings.

13.m |  mThis program simplifies the removal of those annoying greater than signs
from forwarded e mails.

14.mmÔ mmThis program will allow you to create a file of a directory.

15.m6 u&m' m›esize Your Programs Automatically; AutoSizer automatically resizes

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mÔmmThe Magical Jellybean Key Finder is Freeware. It
allows you to locate and save the keys for Microsoft products by default. You can
configure it to locate other keys also.

!ow we can see, after explaining utilities program function, how it can help us to reduce our
work effort and makes the work easier for us to operate in the system. Computer utilities
program allow us to do new things in a very effective manner and saves our time in the operating
or programming in system. Therefore, we can say utility programs are very important for our day
to day work to make it more effective or easier.
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