Utility Software - Word Drop

Utility software performs extra ______ tasks, such as keeping the system tidy and running efficiently, rather than carrying out core functions. It is often supplied as part of the ______, but some programs are bought separately. Defragmentation software reorganises ______ files so that they are stored together. This reduces drive head movement, so read times are ______, and free space is collected in one place.

Data compression software reduces the amount of ______ needed by files, and the amount of data sent when they are transferred, so emails with large ______ can still be sent. File repair software can recover data from a ______ file that will not open, perhaps because a disk is failing or the power was lost. Not all data can always be recovered.

Backup software stores copies of data on another disk, normally at a different ______. Keeping the copy away from the original computer means the data can survive a ______ or flood that damages the building. If data is lost, it can be ______ from the backup.

Anti-malware software scans a computer for malicious software such as viruses and spyware. It also detects ______, which hide harmful code inside a useful looking program. It uses a database of virus ______, which are patterns that identify known malware. Any file that matches is ______ so it cannot cause harm.