This document discusses various types of utility software including compression software like WinZip to save disk space and bandwidth, anti-virus software like Norton to detect and remove viruses and malware, system update software to apply patches with new content, disk cleanup tools to delete unnecessary files and free up disk space, accessibility options to customize settings for disabled users, system monitoring tools to optimize performance, and backup programs to compress and secure files, folders, and disks in case of theft.

1. UTILITY SOFTWARE
By: Ryan Murphy and Will Greskovich

2. Compression Software
 Used to save
 Diskspace
 Network Bandwidth
 Examples:
 WinZip 12.0
 BluBox

3. Anti-Virus Software
 Detect and Remove
 Viruses
 Spyware
 Trojan Horses
 Example
 Norton Anti-Virus

4. System Updates
 Updates system with ‘patches’
 Provides new content

5. Disk Cleanup
 Detects and deletes unneeded files
 Reclaimsdisk space
 Computer can run faster

6. Accessibility Options
 Gives options for disabled users
 Fontsize
 Screen Contrast

7. System Monitoring
 Monitors and optimizes performance
 Processor
 Memory

8. Backup Programs
 Compress and Secure in case of theft
 Files
 Folders
 Disks