Yes, Windows can run smoothly for extended periods without issues like errors, freezes, or BSOD if maintained properly.
Yes, Windows can run smoothly for extended periods without issues like errors, freezes, or BSOD if maintained properly.
In fact, I've been maintaining it regularly. However, lately I tend to replace installations more often due to newer windows being installed.
He phrased it this way, which suggests he aims to run the computer smoothly even if something goes wrong.
No worries, I understand. This has been handled with systems that are mainly for presentations or signage—just restarted during outages, which usually works well. Still, Linux offers far more reliable 'set and forget' setups compared to Windows. Be aware of those blue screens you see on signs; they often point to hardware issues.
Yep. The sole machine I've encountered with 100% maintenance was a server managed by one of my staff. Those individuals made rapid hardware and software updates on the spot. Note: They weren't using standard Windows but a tailored Linux distribution.
They operate with reliable hardware and have remained functional for over ten years without interruption. This is often due to their robust construction and placement in critical environments like hospitals, where downtime isn’t an option. Typically, they’re isolated from external connections and sometimes confined within secure spaces. My personal server, which doesn’t rely on a UPS or similar backup system, follows a similar pattern.