PC System Utilities Software Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry Analysis, By Type (System Utilities, Storage Device Management Utilities, File Management Utilities, and Miscellaneous Utilities) By Application (For Business PCs and For Personal PCs), Regional Insights, and Forecast From 2024 To 2032

Updated On: 08 July 2024

PC SYSTEM UTILITIES SOFTWARE MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

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The global PC system utilities software market size was USD 323 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 786.66 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period. In the market study, our analysts have considered PC system utilities software players such as Iolo Technologies, Glarysoft, Pointstone Software, Avanquest, AVG, IObit, Systweak Software, WinZip System, Ashampoo, and Norton.

The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected several markets worldwide. This market is positively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

PC system utilities software is a software tool that helps computers and laptops to perform tasks efficiently. Anti-virus utilities are extensively used in several PC and laptops to protect them from viruses and enhance the working of the system. It optimizes, configures, analyzes, and maintains a computer and ensures smooth functioning and consistency. It is responsible for undertaking tasks such as optimizing performance, clearing cache, protecting the computer from malware and viruses that are not possible by the operating system. Companies such as Norton provide software that can optimize PC performance and increase the performance of the system.

PC and laptops are prone to excess cache and excess data that can congest data and reduce the PC's performance drastically. The software is expected to improve performance and enhance the working of the PC. It unclogs software and enables the applications and software in a system to work efficiently and distribute cache evenly. It helps recover corrupted and lost files, implements new updates efficiently, and eliminates background processes to improve the functionality of the system. These factors are likely to propel the growth of the PC system utilities software market. 

COVID-19 Impact: Increasing PC and Laptop Sales to Foster Growth during the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected several markets worldwide. The adoption of work from home is responsible for the sudden spike in laptops and PC sales. As a result, the demand for software is increasing rapidly. The software provides an excellent working experience and enables users to work efficiently. It optimizes the PC performance and provides excellent bandwidth compatibility and performance. Developers such as Norton, Iolo Technologies, and others aim at launching cost-effective and high-performance software with excellent compatibility for all types of systems and configurations. Rapid digitization and the dependence upon internet services are expected to increase the software's demand. The software can be developed by using servers connected through several systems, which, in turn, enables the developers to work from their homes and develop advanced software solutions. Therefore, these factors are likely to positively influence the growth of the PC system utilities software market during the pandemic. 

LATEST TRENDS

"Rising Demand for Excellent PC Performance by Consumers and Entrepreneurs to Propel Industry Growth"

The pandemic has enabled consumers and startups to function in the comfort of their homes, which, in turn, increases the demand for the software considerably. Software developers, graphic designers, game developers, film editors, and other professionals require excellent performance to accomplish tasks efficiently. The adoption of PC system utilities software is expected to enhance, optimize, and boost the speed of high-end PC efficiently. It provides excellent compatibility for all types of systems and enhances the speed of the system drastically. It helps professionals to secure their data and protect their PCs from malware and viruses. The software optimizes performance and helps the operating system to allocate speed to the tasks at hand and effectively maintain the background cache. Manufacturers such as Norton launch software with excellent data recovery, speed boost, and virus protection features. 

The software maintains privacy and manages the system cache efficiently. It manages cache data effectively and improves the stability of the operating system. The adoption of personal gaming PCs and laptops is responsible for the rising demand for PC system utilities software’s demand. These factors may fuel market growth. 

PC SYSTEM UTILITIES SOFTWARE MARKET SEGMENTATION

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• By Type Analysis

By type, the market is segmented into system utilities, storage device management utilities, file management utilities, and miscellaneous utilities

The system utilities segment is expected to lead the market because of the rising demand from businesses, startups, and individuals. It keeps the PC secure from threats such as viruses, hackers, and other performance hampering malware. It enhances the effectiveness of the computer and improves performance drastically. It increases stability and improves data allocation and cache management of the system. Therefore, these factors are likely to positively impact the PC system utilities software industry growth. 

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market is classified into, business PCs and personal PCs

For business, the PCs segment is expected to lead the market because of the rising demand for data and system security from business organizations. The software protects PCs from hackers, malware, and data corruption. PC system utilities software recovers data efficiently and protects organizations from data loss. It uses a cloud-based backup system to provide optimum security to several organizations. Additionally, it improves the performance of the computers and increases bandwidth speeds effectively, thereby boosting the software's sales. 

DRIVING FACTORS

"Rising Demand for PC System Utility Software in Data Recovery Applications to Foster Growth"

The demand for data recovery software is increasing rapidly because of the focus on data security. Drives are prone to hiccups such as corrupt files or drives. The pc system utility software appropriately detects the files that have been corrupted and deploy a special algorithm to regain access to inaccessible files. This is an effective tool in several firms and organizations that use digital processes to secure their data and recover data in case of technical difficulties. It ensures reliability and prevents data from getting corrupted. This software uses cloud-based backup support that secures data in case of loss and enhances reliability. It scans the drive and eliminates virus or path error and makes the drive safe for data storage. Therefore, the benefits of the products are likely to bolster market growth. 

"Exceptional Bandwidth Management to Surge Demand for the Software"

Pc system utilities software effectively eliminates the bandwidth issues and boosts the signal in a PC. It utilizes the wifi sensor or port from the computer and accurately maps out the distance between the WiFi and the device and adjusts the speeds accordingly. It is incredibly useful for Bluetooth transmission as it handles data transfer effectively and securely. It detects the device and protects the operating system from hackers. The rising demand for high-speed data and excellent connectivity enables the manufacturers to adopt data-boosting software tools for enhancing transmissions and improving signal quality. It helps users gain consistent signals in ghost areas by enhancing the transmission of the wireless signals from the wifi modem. Attributable to these advantages, its adoption is increasing rapidly in personal computers and business computers. Therefore, these factors are likely to drive the PC system utilities software market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

"Issues Regarding RAM Shortage and Reliability of the Software to Hamper Growth"

Extensive usage of PC utilities software is expected to reduce the PC's RAM capabilities and reduce performance. Reduced performance may lead to malfunction and application misbehavior, which, in turn, may hamper the demand for the product. Furthermore, the issues regarding the reliability and effectiveness of the software are likely to reduce its sales drastically, which, in turn, can hamper the market growth.

PC SYSTEM UTILITIES SOFTWARE MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

"Developed Digital Infrastructure in Japan to Boost Market Growth in North America"

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North America is expected to dominate the PC system utilities software market share because of the presence of developed digital infrastructure. Technological advancements and the rising adoption of laptops and PCs are expected to boost the demand for software. The evolving consumer lifestyle and adoption of high-quality computers in offices, studios, and houses are expected to increase the adoption of the software. The demand for high-quality and advanced software technologies is likely to boost the PC system utilities software market growth.

Europe and the Asia Pacific hold 45% of the global market share making them the second-largest shareholders because of rapid digitization and adoption of advanced technologies. The emergence of several electronic companies is likely to propel market growth in Europe. In Asia Pacific, the emergence of excellent digital infrastructure and adoption of advanced technologies in Japan, India, China, and South Korea is likely to boost demand for advanced software. 

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Investments in R&D to Improve Product's Efficiency and Help Manufacturers Grow"

Prominent companies operating in the market invest heavily in research & development to improve the product's efficiency. It enables the manufacturers to mitigate issues related to reliability and RAM management. This strategy enables the software developers to increase reliability and increase sales drastically. Further, the adoption of expansion strategies enables manufacturers to acquire resources and enter new markets. This strategy enables the manufacturers to enter new markets and expand their market reach. Companies examine market trends to recognize the challenges and the opportunities to undertake profitable ventures and develop effective software solutions for all kinds of PC and laptops. 

List of Market Players Profiled

• Iolo Technologies

• Glarysoft

• Pointstone Software

• Avanquest

• AVG

• IObit

• Systweak Software

• WinZip System 

• Ashampoo
• Norton

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

• July 2021: Iolo Technologies' Iolo System Mechanic 15.5 was considered as the best multi PC household PC system utilities software in an article published by PCMag India titled "The Best Tune-Up Utilities for 2021". 

REPORT COVERAGE

The report analyzes the recent market trends and the leading segments. It comprehensively studies the Impact of COVID-19 and the driving and restraining factors. It observes the strategies devised by the major players and observes the regional developments. Additionally, it informs readers regarding the strategies that lead to the market's growth.