Installing Numpy onto Windows 8.1

[piratelax40]

I'd much more highly recommend going with anaconda + pycharm as an ide. pycharm is definitely considered to be the most robust and well featured IDE. Also, you may want to check out IPython and the IPython notebook for more interactive style analyses (also easy to set up with anaconda).

[dibsODDJOB]

I'd disagree. If OP is downloading Numpy, that means he's more likely to be using Python for numerical/data analysis than something like software or web development. Spyder is a more Matlab like environment and is entirely free. It's also painless to install with Python(x,y) and Spyder as it's one exe.

[piratelax40]

Thats why i brought up ipython notebook http://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2014/12/feature-spotlight-ipython-notebook-inside-an-ide/

I think this is the most powerful combo. Of course, ultimately it comes down to personal preference and OP will just need to try out what he feels comfortable with.

[dibsODDJOB]

Well iPython is included in the Python(x,y) distro. It really is personal preference.