System software - utilities

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What is utility system software referring to?
It is referring to any software used to maintain or configure a computer.
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What is defragmentation?
Files are stored on the hard disk in any available space. As files are moves/deleted, gaps appear on the disk. Therefore, when a new file is being saved, the OS splits it up and fits it into the gaps. This makes reading the files slower. Defragmentation p
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What is disk health?
Disk health utilities scan the drive for problems and fix issues where possible.
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What is system cleanup?
System cleanup utilities go through and get rid of any temporary files on your computer left by web browsers.
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What is compression?
Compression software reduces the file size so they take up less disk space. Standard file formats include .zip and .rar. These files need to be extracted before they can be used.
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What is backup?
Backup is a copy of a computer system's files and settings which are stored externally which means they can be restored in the event of data loss.
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What is encryption?
Encryption software scrambles data to prevent third-parties from accessing it. It can be decrypted using a special 'key'.
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What is a virus scanner?
It is a scanner which inspects each file on your computer searching for viruses.
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