Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

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Sean, you would be better off starting a new thread of your own using the participate tab. This issue could be causes by several things. Most likely anti-malware or possibly your cached network settings.

Then quickest one to try is running ipconfig /flushdns in a command prompt. There is a link to vindamedia.com that has a help article for network troubleshooting in a few post back.

My computer works with my home wireless connection, but not while at my business. I know the router works at the business because other devices can connect to it. I am also not able to connect at places like Starbucks, Whole Foods, etc. It worked fine everywhere I went until I upgraded to the new Windows. 

Welcome to the 'nightmare' that is Windows 8 and 8.1.

My recommendation for you would be to to uninstall the Windows upgrade... (Which isn't an upgrade at all for many People, but a 'downgrade' and in worst case scenarios, a broken-ness to your WiFi connectivity to the point it isn't repairable.)

I wish you the best of Luck in 'fixing' your Computer's connectivity issues.

My computer works with my home wireless connection, but not while at my business. I know the router works at the business because other devices can connect to it. I am also not able to connect at places like Starbucks, Whole Foods, etc. It worked fine everywhere I went until I upgraded to the new Windows.

Hi,

Limited connection means the PC has successfully connected to the router, but the PC wasn't assigned a valid IP address, so you can't actually get to the Internet. It can also indicate that a valid IP address was assigned but that the PC doesn't have Internet connectivity. If you're connected to a home network, try restarting the router.

However Internet connection problems are most commonly caused by disconnected cables or by routers and modems that aren't working correctly.

Try these steps:

Run Ipconfig /all at the command prompt to check if you are able to obtain an IP (internet protocol) address.

a.Go to Start screen type command prompt select command prompt as an Administrator.

 b.Click ‘OK’ to open a MS-DOS command line window.

c. Type "ipconfig /all" (without the quotation marks), and then hit the**‘ENTER’** key.

You may also refer to the following links and check:

Wired and wireless network problems

Why can't I connect to the Internet?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/cant-connect-to-internet

Please revert with the issue status.

I'm having the same issue.

Is there a way to restore old ways?

-- it seems to be dhcp problem and profile chaos -- it try to be 'smart' but many times it just sucks.

For those who still have the problem.

I have the same problem since I paired my cellphone through bluetooth and my Windows 8.1 computer which seems to try to create a bluetooth network with it as soon as it comes in range and disconnect my wifi connection.

Now, a quick fix is to turn off your bluetooth device by going to PC settings -> PC and Devices -> Bluetooth and switch it OFF.

Hope this help.