A utility program which is also called a utility is 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.
EXAMPLE OF UTILITY SOFTWARE
i) ANTIVIRUS
Antivirus is a program that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in a memory or storage media or in incoming files.
ii) DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
Diagnostic utility is a utility program that compiles technical information about a computer’s hardware and certain system software programs and then prepares a report outlining any identified problems.
iii) FILE MANAGER
File manager is a utility program that performs functions related to files and disk management.
iv) SCREEN SAVER
Screen saver is a utility program that enables a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no mouse activity occurs for a specified time.
