Utility Programs and Macros

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Utility Programs and MACROS

Utility Programs

Definition: A utility program is a program that performs a common task, such as copying and listing files on a list.

Utility programs are generally provided alongside the operating system, but are sometimes bought separately. Many utility commands change with the operating system. Eg. In windows, the copy command is Ctrl + C, but in Mac OSx this changes to Command +C.

The major tasks carried out by utility programs are:

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  1. Disk Formatting (Preparing either laser or hard discs for use)
  2. Listing files in directories or folders.
  3. Copying files, either from application to application, or within the same application. (Web browsers, word processors)
  4. Copying discs
  5. Renaming files
  6. Backing up files, and also creating OS backups. (Time machine (Mac OSx), Windows Backup)
  7. Running a file search in large files or directories

Some other major tasks which operating systems often, but not always provide are:

  1. File and Disc repair [Check disk, Defragmenter, Disk utility (Mac OSx)]
  2. Anti-Virus tools, or malware checkers. (Windows Defender, Mac Cleaner)
  3. Web Browser, to ...

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