Glossary of Terms

System / Utility Software

Keyword Definition
Anti-Virus Software Software used to detect and prevent computer viruses and other malicious software.
Antivirus Software A type of software that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software (viruses, worms, trojans, etc.) to protect computer systems from security threats.
Backup Software Software used to create backup copies of data or files.
Compiler System software used to translate high-level programming language to machine language.
Compression Software Software used to reduce the size of one or more files.
Data Recovery Software Software used to recover data that has been lost due to file corruption, accidental deletion, or hardware failure.
Debugging Software Software used to identify and remove errors or bugs in computer programs.
Device Driver System software that allows the operating system to communicate with a hardware device.
Disk Cleanup Utility software used to remove unwanted files and free up disk space on a computer system.
Disk Defragmenter A utility software that reorganizes the files and data on a hard disk to make it run more efficiently.
Driver Updater A utility software that automatically updates and installs the latest device drivers for hardware components to ensure compatibility and optimize performance.
Encryption Software Software used to secure data by converting it into a coded format that can only be accessed by authorized users.
File Compression Software A type of software that reduces the size of files and folders, making them easier to store, send, and share while minimizing storage space usage.
File Manager Utility software used to manage and organize files and folders on a computer system.
Firewall Software Software used to protect a computer from unauthorized access by limiting the incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Interpreter System software used to translate and execute each line of code in a high-level programming language.
Operating System The system software responsible for managing the hardware resources of a computer and providing common services for computer programs.
Registry Cleaner Utility software used to clean up and optimize the Windows registry database.
Spyware Removal Software Software used to detect and remove spyware and other forms of malware from a computer system.
System Information Utility software used to display information about hardware and software components installed on a computer system.
System Restore Utility software used to restore the operating system to a previous state.
System Utility Software A type of software that helps manage and optimize the performance of computer systems.
Task Manager Utility software used to monitor and manage running processes and programs on a computer system.
Uninstaller A utility software that removes unwanted programs and files from a computer's system to free up space and improve system performance.
Utility Software Software used to analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer system.