Unit 2 Task 3

Utility software is software designed to analyse, configure, optimize and maintain the computer,

Firewall protection;

Firewall protection is used to protect a computer of any hackers or malicious software from gaining access to it.  Its initial purpose is to control the incoming and outgoing networking traffic by analysing the data involved and then deciding whether its a threat to the data on the computer and deciding whether it should be allowed through or not.

Antivirus software;

Antivirus software's can help protect a computer against viruses, worms and other threats. It regularly screens the computer for all potential threats, however the level of protection the software gives depends on the type of software that is used. 

Clean up tools' & Defragging; 

A clean up tool is something used to remove unused and unnecessary registry entries. Defragging is when the computer puts all your files in order on your hard drive as sometimes when your computer saves something quickly it wont be sent to the right place to do so efficiently. Clearing the history on the computer enables you to clear all internet history without damaging the computer. 

Cookie cleaners;

Cookies collect data from your computer and sell it to anybody who wants it, cookie cleaners allow you to rid your computer off these cookies. 

Drive formatting;

Drive formatting is also known as disc formatting it prepares the storage medium for reading and writing. Included in this is setting up an empty files system for new data and preparing it for initial use.