Definition of a utility program
Utility programs are those programs that are used to enhance the operating system. The Format utility is a good example of a utility program that we use often.
Description of virus checker
This will be covered in next weeks lesson.
Description of disk editor
This piece of software allows the user to access data on a disk at a very low level. This allows the user to see the RAW data and even “deleted” files.
Description of defragmenter
Hard drives can often become fragmented due to usage. Contiguous file storage helps improve the performance of the computer.
