Avanquest Software - Provides tools and utilities to protect and optimise your PC (2024)

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What is avanquest used for? ›

PC Tune Up, Website Creation Software, Bookkeeping Software & More! Avanquest Software is a leading developer and publisher of cutting edge software available in more than 100 countries.

Utility software is a program or tool that performs specific tasks to enhance productivity, efficiency, functionality, or maintenance of a computer system. These utilities are designed to assist users in managing and optimizing their computing experience.

Main functions of utility software include system maintenance, data compression, file management, and security. They improve system efficiency by performing tasks like disk clean-up and defragmentation, improving speed and overall performance.

On the Avanquest web site, credit card transactions are guaranteed to be fully safe according to the SSL encrypting standard (Secure Socket Layer). This means that your financial information is encrypted using not just one but two keys to make it secure and confidential during transmission over the internet.

Avanquest Software was acquired by Claranova.

Utility software is a program or tool that performs specific tasks to enhance productivity, efficiency, functionality, or maintenance of a computer system. These utilities are designed to assist users in managing and optimizing their computing experience.

System software includes operating systems, utility software, device drivers and firmware. Operating systems control the computer hardware and act as an interface with application programs. Utility software helps to manage, maintain and control computer resources.

What is the difference between tools and utilities? ›

Both tool and utility are nouns, but, while tool is a concrete noun, utility is an abstract noun, meaning the use one gets out of something. In computing, of course, both are Metaphors, since all computing terms are metaphors. But they're different metaphors.

The presence of malware or viruses also affects performance and damages sensitive data. Utility software tools help in resolving such issues and more. The tools are of different types based on the purpose they are used for. Antivirus, file management, and compression tools are some examples of utility software.

Examples of system software include operating systems (OS) (like macOS, Linux, Android, and Microsoft Windows). Application software is software that allows users to do user-oriented tasks such as create text documents, play or develop games, create presentations, listen to music, draw pictures, or browse the web.

Avanquest is a leading B2C software publisher, operating in three segments (PDF, Security, Photo) with its SodaPDF, Adaware and inPixio brands.

You can cancel your software or service subscription at any time by logging into your Account. Type the email you used for the purchase in the Identification section and one of these options: your password, order ID, or the last 4 digits of the credit card you used.

Claranova, a leading global technology company, announces the appointment of Eric Gareau as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr Gareau succeeds Pierre Cesarini, who is leaving the company. Mr. Gareau has been the CEO of Avanquest, Claranova's software publishing and distribution division, since 2021.