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Yes, I think computer users who use system utility software like Advance System Care, and TuneUp Utilities 2013 are less likely to upgrade, or buy a new PC as often since system utility software help maintain their PC, so Windows is running quicker, or faster than the day they bought their PC by using the system utility uninstaller and program disabler features to remove or disable un-needed programs which came with their PC and Windows, so they have more free RAM, and hard drive space.

Advance System Care and TuneUp Utilities also help remove junk files from web browsers, and other programs, so their PC hard drive don't fill up with junk files using up all their hard drive space.

Advance System Care
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzRg8eZOSHM


TuneUp Utilities 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewb3o7-bM6U
 
Perhaps people are tuning their PCs up more... (though I kind of doubt it since, in my experience anyway, a lot of people who aren't really tech-minded don't worry about tuning up or anything, they just accept that it slows down) or maybe there just isn't a real call to upgrade for them?

I mean PCs from even 2002 are still capable of browsing the internet and running various programs (like open office or older versions of word) and it's not like there is a huge call for processor speed/power or ram for people who are only using computers to check their email. (If they were gaming or doing heavy video editing? Yeah they'd need all kinds of processor/ram to handle HD editing.)

And for many people, Windows 8 is a bit of a scary upgrade. Lots has changed and they've made a much steeper learning curve for anyone not up on current tech. 

Or perhaps they upgraded to Windows 7 when it first came out and they haven't really felt the need to upgrade since then?
 
I read an online article that says many people know of a friend or family member which is good with computers, and this maybe the reasons PC aren't replace as often according to the article because a lot of people ask their son, daughter, cousin, niece, or nephew to tune their computer. Plus, with the internet with forums, blogs, and social networks a lot of people can easily find someone online who is good with computers.

There are also niche tuning software like Soluto which advertise their software to non-tech savvy users to easily make their PC faster and more stable than before with a few clicks of the mouse.

http://vimeo.com/11786742

A lot of antivirus software like Norton, AVG, iolo, iobit, etc also make system utility software, and promote their system utility software in their e-mail newsletter, or through ads embedded in their antivirus, websites and other software, so people who use their software may download a trial, and eventually buy them if it works at disabling start-up programs, do disk cleanup and defrags, and recommends they disable or uninstall programs which are well known at making computers slower.
 
I don't think that makes any difference at all.  The reason I see is the fact that for one, there is no reason to upgrade.  Can it go on the Internet? If yes, why get a new one?  The second reason is the fact that many users only use their cell phone or use a tablet.  Until the computer breaks and the person still wants a desktop/laptop, another computer will not be sold.
 
I had my PC for 12 years before I got a new one. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Some people buy new PC's just to keep up with the Joneses persay. It's really stupid but in a capitalistic and shallow society....
 
I'm not sure if many people buy PC as Status Symbols like a sports car, leather jacket, gold watch, and Nike Air Jordan basketball shoes since PC are machines for doing stuff like Playing games, web browsing, and office work, and not many people, but yourself see your PC.

Anyways, a lot of system utility software schedule disk defrags, scan disks, virus scans and removals, and disk clean up in Windows, so Windows PC can keep running at optimizing settings without much manual action from PC users, so they don't get slowed down because of hard disk fragmentation, an un-removed virus, or a bunch of junk files using up most of the free space on a hard drive where there is no more space for anymore new programs, and files.
 
Well I think that pretty much any computer that is less than 7 years old can still pretty much do everything computers today can. Albeit not faster; but plenty capable. I've had this one for about 5 years now and don't have any complaints for non-gaming usage.
 
froggyboy604 said:
I'm not sure if many people buy PC as Status Symbols like a sports car, leather jacket, gold watch, and Nike Air Jordan basketball shoes since PC are machines for doing stuff like Playing games, web browsing, and office work, and not many people, but yourself see your PC.

Anyways, a lot of system utility software schedule disk defrags, scan disks, virus scans and removals, and disk clean up in Windows, so Windows PC can keep running at optimizing settings without much manual action from PC users, so they don't get slowed down because of hard disk fragmentation, an un-removed virus, or a bunch of junk files using up most of the free space on a hard drive where there is no more space for anymore new programs, and files.
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I know of many folks who bought Windows 8 just to be "in style". Never mind that it sucks, but hey it's the latest so lets go get it. I am very happy with my windows 7 thank you very much. And I am sticking with it for good. XP is also still used at my house as well.
 
Windows 8 uses less RAM, and can run better on slower single core CPU fou netbooks, and tablets compared to Windows 7 and Vista where you need more than 1GB of RAM to run smoothly. I saw a video on YouTube of Windows 8 running quickly on slower netbooks, and computers with less RAM, CPU, and a slower video card.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV1-Ei8WgwQ


Boot Windows 8 in
CPU VIA C07, 1,6Ghz
1GB DDR2 667MHz.
HD 1Tera Samsung 7200rpm 32mb . SATA2

Boot Time: 24s
Boot Shutdown: 15s
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I have Windows 8 installed on an older PC with a Dual-Core Intel 1.86GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive, and onboard intel Graphics, and Windows 8 runs faster on my PC than Windows 7, and Vista which I previously used.

People have different hobbies, so upgrading to 8 from 7 maybe their operating system hobby. A lot of Ubuntu Linux and Linux Mint users upgrade to the latest version when there are new versions of Ubuntu and Linux Mint available. The main difference from upgrading Ubuntu and Linux Mint is Linux is free to upgrade unlike Windows and Mac OS X which cost money for the license to use a Windows or Mac OS.
 
froggyboy604 said:
Windows 8 uses less RAM, and can run better on slower single core CPU fou netbooks, and tablets compared to Windows 7 and Vista where you need more than 1GB of RAM to run smoothly. I saw a video on YouTube of Windows 8 running quickly on slower netbooks, and computers with less RAM, CPU, and a slower video card.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV1-Ei8WgwQ



I have Windows 8 installed on an older PC with a Dual-Core Intel 1.86GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive, and onboard intel Graphics, and Windows 8 runs faster on my PC than Windows 7, and Vista which I previously used.

People have different hobbies, so upgrading to 8 from 7 maybe their operating system hobby. A lot of Ubuntu Linux and Linux Mint users upgrade to the latest version when there are new versions of Ubuntu and Linux Mint available. The main difference from upgrading Ubuntu and Linux Mint is Linux is free to upgrade unlike Windows and Mac OS X which cost money for the license to use a Windows or Mac OS.
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I am not sure about speed because my Windows 7 runs fine on my 1GB PC. I am getting a new PC with 2 GB soon though. Windows 8 is so ugly though that's my issue. If it had kept all of that stuff 7 had visually I would've upgraded but no start button no start menu? No thanks. Plus I have turned off all of the unnecessary stuff in my Windows 7 so un-savvy people whos Windows 7 is slow, probably have all the "icing on the cake" running.
 
People are keeping PCs longer because there's really no reason to upgrade right now.  In the 90s and early 2000s, there were such giant leaps in technology and performance that your computer would be unbearable to use if you didn't upgrade.  Now, things have kind of stagnated if you're just a casual user.  Most people really only need the computer and internet to use things such as Microsoft Office Suite and check their favorite websites.  Those don't require ridiculous amounts of power.  Also, smart phones have evolved enough to where many people don't use their PC at all.  

Unless you're a hardcore PC gamer or some type of graphic designer, there's really no reason to upgrade drastically these days.
 
I love TuneUp Utilities 2013, every time I run it always finds a few things.
 
I love Tune Utilities as well. It removes so much junk files that I have more free space on my hard drive to install programs, and download big files, and  TuneUp fixes Windows problems automatically, so t I do not have to manually search the internet to try to find answers to my computer slow down problems.

Advance System Care Free and Wise Care 365 Free are pretty good as well for people who don't have the money to buy TuneUp Utilities.
 
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