utility software
nounUK /juːˈtɪləti ˈsɒftweə/
US /juːˈtɪləti ˈsɔːftwer/
Utility software is a kind of computer program that helps keep a computer clean, safe, and working well.
My dad used utility software to clean up the old files on our family computer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Small programs that help manage, maintain, or protect a computer system.
The school's utility software scans every laptop for viruses each night.
3. Software that performs housekeeping tasks like compressing files or checking disk space.
She used utility software to free up space on her phone.
4. Tools that support the operating system rather than doing user work like writing or drawing.
Unlike a word processor, utility software quietly keeps things running behind the scenes.