Windows 7 or 8.1 for rMBP 15" 2014 model

[peterpan123]

Hello, I have just ordered a rMBP 15" 2014 model. I heard that Windows 8 and 8.1 are not stable. Is it true? Is Windows 8.1 fully compatible with rMBP 15" 2014 model? Is it better to get Windows 7? I cannot find Windows 7 in stores anymore.

 

[saturnotaku]

Windows 8.1 is fine and better for use on Retina display models due to its support for HiDPI.

 

[insane79]

i have been using windows 8.1 64bit on my 27" iMac & its very very nice & stable, just make sure you get the 64bit version.

Enjoy!!

 

[mripadmini]

8.1 it is the most recent version of windows and will be supported the longest.

 

[peterpan123]

Thanks. How about compatibility issue with older software? The one I use often is Borland C++ 6.0 Professional.

 

[Bill Gates]

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/win...evance&Compatibility=Unknown&LastRequested=14

Borland C++ 5.0 is listed as compatible, so I would expect 6.0 to work as well. If you need a guarantee, however, you could try installing a trial version of Windows to verify compatibility yourself. http://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-run-windows-8-1-for-free-for-90-days/

If all of your applications are compatible, I would recommend Windows 8.1 over Windows 7 any day, naysayers be damned.