Yes windows 8.1 I'm using. I did try --db-sync-mode=fast on the shortcut before and didn't notice much difference. But I'm trying it again and letting it run overnight to see if there is a difference long term.
Thanks
On block 138,000 right now after ~48 hrs.
I've just tried to sync from scratch with --db-sync-mode=fast on my i3-6320 with 5400 rpm Western Digital HDD.
Windows 7 x64 with
Booberry v0.3.0.68.
After an hour I'm at height 130800 (~9-12 hours to get fully synced).