Happly living with windows 8.1

Other then testing setups, I have not had to restore, setup or repair windows 8.1 since the bata of windows 8. First ever OS I've tested that caused me no additional setups to fix a broken version of a windows bata or first release. However I have no confidence
in windows defender. Avast seems to be the choice for me.

Good post.
I find Win 8.1 perfectly stable too. Like you I also prefer Avast! antivirus, with just the shields and the software update checker on (I've deselected the rest of the "fluff" tools they're bundling).
However I had the same experience with XP x64, Vista x64, and Win 7 x64 (no reinstalls after the initial setup), so I'm not really sensing a difference there.
I've been running Windows 8.1 on one bootup continuously between reboots mandated by Windows Updates or installs, and I don't baby it - sometimes I open up a LOT of stuff and crunch a LOT of data. Nothing's
failing short-term or medium-term, which I cannot say about XP x64 - it needed a reboot every week or so. Vista x64 started out kind of balky but got more stable a year or so after its release, and I never had any problems with running
Win 7 long-term.
Contrary to lore, a Windows installation can be run essentially forever and maintain all its performance - IF you're a bit conscientious about what you install and you occasionally clean up after yourself. In fact, I was noticing my
overall performance and responsiveness has actually improved a little since first putting in Windows 8.1.
I like that it's this stable. It lets me concentrate on my work. Glad to hear yours is working well for you too.
-Noel
Detailed how-to in my eBooks:
Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
Configure The Windows 8 "To Work" Options

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