Utility programs

• Utility programs are essentially system software which can help to manage the computer’s resources.
• They’re not strictly needed to run the computer, but they’re often bundled in with the operating system to provide useful extra tools.

Examples of utility programs

• File management tools (e.g. file explorers)
• Disk management tools (e.g. defragmenters)
• System monitoring tools (e.g. task managers)
• Backup tools (may be incremental or full)
• Antivirus software
• Compression tools (e.g. ZIP utilities)