Electrum 4.0.9 wont open in Windows 8.1.

[NeuroticFish]

How did you make it work?

My take is that, unlike OP, who seems to be scared to do the compulsory windows updates and didn't do them, @Cricktor simply kept his system up-to-date.
According to Electrum website, Win 8.1 is supported, hence it should just work (unlike Win 7 and older).

[G3nijalac]

I decided to try the lastest version and I get this when try to verify sig.

https://prnt.sc/crO-KsAVtCko

Should I have all the 3 signatures imported?
What should I be doing in this situation?
Help

EDIT: Or is this normal since I only have that one imported in Kleopatra?
and is it OK to proceed with this screen?

I have a feeling this is normal but would just like confirmation from some more experienced users

[nc50lc]

EDIT: Or is this normal since I only have that one imported in Kleopatra?
and is it OK to proceed with this screen?

Yes it's normal, the message said "verified 'electrum.exe' with 'electrum.exe.asc'" so the signature checks out.
Plus ThomasV's certificate is among the list; but if you want it "green", you can import and certify the other two.

Failed verification will display it in red with the message "Invalid Signature".

[NeuroticFish]

Or is this normal since I only have that one imported in Kleopatra?

It looks normal to me and this seems to be exactly your case.

I didn't see that for very long since I do have all signatures imported and, if you want more peace of mind, you can do the same, since it's not a big deal.

You can download the others' signatures from either the Electrum download page.
For example you Right Click on SomberNight, save as.. and get the file (make sure it's saved as .asc and not .txt). Double click it, you have to press next and check a couple of checkboxes here and there and you're good.

Then (when all 3 are in order), if you verify Electrum again, it will be all nice and green.

[G3nijalac]

I have installed it with just the one signature this time I might get the other ones imported at a later time
but as you said if its not a big deal theres no need to.

Anyway NeuroticFish I did actualy have all the important updates that got released to my machine
I just refused to do any of the optional ones because I had traumas in the past doing those.

It does however seem like I mentioned in one of the earlier posts that this late february 2022 version 14.29.30133.0
update was infact what was needed to successfully run latest electrum versions.

I would like to take the time to thank you and everyone else that took the time and helped me with their suggestions

[G3nijalac]

It installed successfully everything seems to be in order
I will test a transaction when the blockchain fees drop
but I am certain all will be fine
I am happy now!

[NeuroticFish]

I will test a transaction when the blockchain fees drop

You can give it a try on testnet.

It means a different setting on the link. You can look up the tutorial from here or post from here. You temporarily create a new wallet, get some free testnet coins and play around with them, even if you'll just send them back to the faucet you've got them from.
The tutorial from the first link in this post has address to working faucet.

This would also help because some UI things have change a little and it's better to get comfortable with everything before using actual money.
Of course, it's 100% up to you. I'm glad it finally works.