Understood - different folks had differing results, with some having no trouble, some having initial trouble that was resolved through installing again, and some finding out that drivers for some things did not like Windows 8.1 at all.
 
Point is that if one does a complete system backup prior to making an OS upgrade, then one can recover the system's last good state on the older version of the OS, should the new one prove to be problematic.
 
Bob Bone
 

robert_e_bone
Windows 8.1 CAN wreak havoc on some music applications, and some drivers that work fine in Windows 8 fail miserably in Windows 8.1, so I HIGHLY recommend anyone considering the jump to 8.1 first do their homework on what their software will do when faced with Windows 8.1, PRIOR to making the jump.
 
I am doing some final testing TODAY, and am likely making the permanent jump to Windows 8.1 this afternoon, but I did research every single application I run, to try to make sure (as sure as I can determine), that I won't have any nightmares once I make the move.
 
Bob Bone
 

I certainly had a nightmare with the Win 8.1 update on my new 64bit build. I couldn't even get into Windows to fix this problem as I could only get into BIOS, and had to eventually do a clean install of Win 8 only. Now, all is well.
Apparently Win 8.1's Automatic Update caused a video driver issue and Intel suggested to manually install the graphics driver.
 
(The one time I was able to get into Windows) I checked Device Mgr. to see the status of the intel graphics HD 4000 driver and found out: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43).

Googled this error and at Intel site there's a possible fix, but seems like people are having mixed results
https://communities.intel.com/thread/46588. Some people have had good results with the new drivers and others have had to use older drivers.......looks like it's a trial and error method for each machine......YMMV.
 

Again, this has nothing to do with Widows 8.1, but with the new update 8.1.1.  This post was just a warning to people that have the Roland Quad capture.  I've been running 8.1 since October with no trouble.  This only happened yesterday with the new update.  I'm glad I was able to restore my system, so I agree with always setting restore points. 

And I hope I didn't confuse anyone with my posted content for this thread.
 
My comments were meant to be generic - just sort of suggesting that one be careful and have a backup plan.
 
Bob Bone
 

robert_e_bone
And I hope I didn't confuse anyone with my posted content for this thread.
 
My comments were meant to be generic - just sort of suggesting that one be careful and have a backup plan.
 
Bob Bone
 

Bob, I had no problem with your post. They were very valid points that may help someone down the line.  

I use 2 Studio Captures and have had no problems at all. I know one day my luck will run out. I have not had any major problems since using Cake products. I'm way overdue for something to hit the wall.
The only problem I encountered after updating to 8.1.1 was it blew out my registrations on Addictive Drums. I had to go to the AD website and remove the computer registration and re-apply it. After that, all is good.

I guess what I am trying to say is the Windows 8.1.1 update should not impact ones drivers. You would still use the 8.1 drivers. If there is an issue I think a reinstall of the offending driver should fix the problem. If not then contact the developer and see what they can do. 
 
I have and Edirol digital mixer and it has 8.1 drivers that work fine with 8.1.1. Also I have not seen a post on this forum so far besides this thread that has a problem. I also goto the Windows 8 forum and see nothing there regarding driver problems. That does not mean there are none just it seems rare. 

@John - that may well be that things that work in 8.1 would work in 8.1.1 - I was referring to differences in a Windows 8.1 upgrade.
 
Here some links for folks who reported issues getting to 8.1 - please note that some of these may have been resolved - I just want to reinforce the notion of folks doing some homework on the hardware and software on their computers, prior to making the jump to a Windows 8.1 upgrade.
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Windows-81-do-not-update-m2914562.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Computer-would-not-boot-after-Windows-81-update-m2914556.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Cakewalk-Windows-81-fail-m2902569.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Windows-81-Caution-m2877711.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Warning-Roland-Quad-Capture-and-Windows-81-no-function-m2913505.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Roland-Audio-Drivers-Not-Compatible-With-Windows-81-All-Roland-product-users-m2915151-p2.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/UA25EX-Windows-81-Preview-drivers-m2852626.aspx
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Updating-to-Win-81-resulted-in-Blank-Black-Screen-m2943821.aspx
 
I am going to be doing a complete inventory of my current system, then completely reloading everything, ending up with Windows 8.1.1 at the end of the day.  There are some funky things in my current Windows 8 installation that I do not wish to carry forward, so that is why I am doing the reload.  If I have any issues I will post back.
 
Backup and prepare are two words folks would benefit from embracing.
 
Bob Bone
 
 
 

I would like to thank everyone that posted in this thread.  The fact that no one else seemed to experience problems with 8.1.1., gave me second thoughts, so I have re-installed the updates, and I don't know why, but everything appears to be working fine.  The only things I didn't install were the optional updates that included an Intel graphics update.  Not sure if that was a factor or not. Thanks again!

Great!