AirPort Express (2nd generation) not visible in AirPort Utility or iTunes (AirPlay)

Hi!
I'm using an AirPort Express (2nd generation) for my Wi-Fi. I've configured the AirPort Express with my iPhone 5, but when I try to find the AirPort Express on my Windows 8 computer, it doesn't show up in the AirPort Utility software and in iTunes, the AirPlay function is not available. The AirPlay function is working fine on my iPhone 5/5s. What can I do to get the AirPlay function working in iTunes on my computer?
I thank you in anticipation!
/ralledenseje

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