Using the FW-1884 in Windows 8

[DJ CHRIS]

Something I noticed that was kind of odd. I had a program called DAK WAV & MP3 Editor. I used to have that program on an old Vista machine. I uninstalled it from that old Vista laptop (which I turned into a Linux machine) and installed it into my W8.1 desktop that is connected to my FW-1884. My FW-1884 did NOT like this program. I would have to boot up 3 or 4 times before my PC recognized my FW-1884. I found this out because I did a System Restore and the only program not installed after the restore was DAK WAV & MP3 Editor! Once removed, I would boot my PC and then my FW-1884 and everything worked great! Just for giggles, I reinstalled DAK, again, my PC did not want to play nice with my FW-1884. So moral of the story is: Remove programs you don't absolutely need, they maybe causing problems you don't want! BTW, I downloaded Audacity, so no need anymore for the DAK program. It's funny, I was insistent on using that program because I "paid" for it. It caused me so much grief.

 

[Quigley]

Hey guys try this. It worked for me in windows 8.1 right click on the install icon (not sure that this matters but I brought it out on the desktop first)
then after the right click choose properties then compatibility mode,,,choose run in compatibility mode for windows 7 and walla. give it a try and let me know how you make out. I recently upgraded to a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 and I'm loving it so far. very clean pre's I am using the FW as a contol surface only and contemplating going to a large touch screen. Anyone have anything to share on that subject? God be with us all!