Windows 8.1: WiFi dropping and/or "Limited"

I have had this problem THREE times now. The problem is definitely Windows 8.1. The tech each time has said they are having broad problems with this. They return my computer to original settings (i.e. remove the 8.1 update) and it works perfectly. Then when my computer automatically updates to 8.1 again, I have the SAME PROBLEM. The other thing is my iPhone has had no problem with connectivity  from our network even during the times my computer says "limited connectivity," so OBVIOUSLY IT IT 8.1! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE FIX THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot spend 3-4 hours each time this happens having my computer set back to default and re-installing software. This is really making Microsoft Windows look very unreliable.

Tried all tips & tricks I've come over and reluctant to go back and do the whole sh*t all over again, just to find it still don't work... But - your Step 3 can prove interesting for me (was OFF): 

Step 3: Disable Win-8 Metering:

1.  Hover bottom right corner, click settings charm.
2.  At the bottom - click "Change PC Settings".
3.  Click the devices tab on the left.
4.  Scroll down and turn "Download over metered connections" ON.

I tired going back to 8.0 twice! After doing the first 8.1 update, I tried rolling back. But still got the drops. Rolling back somehow did not work for me. I have no idea why. I went back to factory settings. Wiped everything. I am now back on 8.1 for some time now. I've tried lots of things. But the only one working for me I posted in some other post.

Here is what works for me.

disable the "wmm" in the wireless card setting to fix wifi dumps (with these steps)

Control panel

Device Manager

Network Adapters

Find your card (select it-highlight)

Right Click

Go to properties

advanced tab

Go down to wmm on the left panel and disable it

in an earlier post I put links to read about what wmm is and does....and how disabling effects your computer...I personally haven't missed it...but I'm not doing a lot of tv streaming on this laptop...I do watch youtube videos with no problem...

Not sure if this will work for you or everyone...but I've been using it for months now on a Gateway laptop I bought about a year ago

Still looking for a real solution...when will it come????? unanswered for thousands

NOTE: Not sure how this works on a tablet however

I too have a Samsung ativ pro. I upgraded to 8.1 when it was released, I have had the issue since. the Samsung works fine at work, but not at home, all other devices are fine. With the Samsung I get 10-30 minutes before it all stops.

I have tried all the advice on this thread, those worked with my 2 other 8.1 devices, but nothing works for my ativ pro. I have downloaded Samsung and Intel s software to detect if there are any upgrades needed, there were, but it did not stop the issue.

I guess the moral of the story is that if it's not broken, don't try to fix it. I learned from this bad experience with upgrading to 8.1, that I will *not* upgrade my husband's computer. I was thinking about doing it, but I am glad I tried it on my tablet first. He would go ballistic if he faced the same problem so many have reported here and on other threads. What I have gathered is that in the upgrade , MS replaces manufacturer's drivers with their own. I even went to the original drivers website, but they had so many drivers and I couldn't find the exact driver I needed. Did a search for Win 8.1 Broadcom drivers and they had 0 results. At any rate.. I am back to using Win 8 on the tablet and in the process of re-installing software and devices, trying to get my tablet back to where it was before the 8.1 disaster occurred.

Good Luck with getting yours up and running. Please let everyone know when you do and how you did it. Also wonder if MS is planning on sending out release notes if they ever get the connectivity fixed.

I too have a Samsung ativ pro. I upgraded to 8.1 when it was released, I have had the issue since. the Samsung works fine at work, but not at home, all other devices are fine. With the Samsung I get 10-30 minutes before it all stops.

I have tried all the advice on this thread, those worked with my 2 other 8.1 devices, but nothing works for my ativ pro. I have downloaded Samsung and Intel s software to detect if there are any upgrades needed, there were, but it did not stop the issue.