windows 8 runs fine.

the was off a fresh format i sure you get it right..VERY Dissapointing...............

Windows 8.1 pro preview fresh install. Notepad.exe crashes, numerous other crashes. can't access properties my computer. or change user account type in cintrol pnale just crashes

You should use the Refresh Feature to get 8.1 working again.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/01/04/refresh-and-reset-your-pc.aspx

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc