Confirmation...Software to "Speed up" your computer are bunk!

This pretty much confirms what I already know, but still I get computers from people who install this crap on it with the hope that it will deliver what it promises.  

If you're a level 20 PC nerd, you'll go to extreme lengths to improve system performance. And if you have budget to spare, you'll probably first turn to hardware upgrades—an almost surefire way to get an old PC purring like a hot rod.

Sadly, though, throwing money down the hardware hole isn't always an option during our uncertain economic times, so free software tools that promise performance dividends become an enticing option. These utilities purport to cure a multitude of PC ills, and make grand claims of improved performance, faster boot times, and enhanced privacy. Some claim to help even with relatively new PCs running Windows 8.

Read the whole article here from PCWorld.