A systems developer requires a range of software utilities. Required: Define the term "software utility" and describe three types of software utilities.

A systems developer requires a range of software utilities.
Required:
Define the term "software utility" and describe three types of software utilities.

Definition of software utility
These are system programs that provide a useful service to the user of the computer by providing
facilities for common tasks of a routine nature. Common types of utility programs, are sort
utilities, editors, file copying, dumping, file maintenance and tracing and debugging utilities.

Types of software utilities
- Web utilities: These are programs that work with' a browser to increase your speed,
productivity and capabilities
- Backup Utilities: Backup utility is a data backup tool used to cepy all the information
when needed, for example in the problem of disk failure or corruption. Such utilities are
Netback up, Norton Ghost, Windows Home Server Computer Backup are a few examples
of software backup utilities.
- Antivirus Software: Is software that allows you to eliminate the threat of viruses on your
computer. There are many antivirus tools available on the market such as Kaspersky,
McAfee, Norton Antivirus, Windows Live OneCare, ESET NOD32, Ad-Aware Pro are
some examples of Antivirus Software.
- System Profiler:- System Profiler works to provide users with clear information about
the applications installed and also that connect hardware devices to the system. Local
SekChek, Belarc, HwiNF032, Lavalys EVEREST Ultimate Edition, CPU Speed and
Sisoft Sandra Pro are some examples of System Profiler

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