Photo Stream won't update onto PC

My photo stream file on my PC's hasn't updated since Oct 2013. I can't figure out why it's not automatically updating from the cloud like it's supposed to. I've checked the settings on my Iphone and Ipad, but everything seems to be as it should be... just not doing it. Help!

I have exactly the same issue. I logged out from the account, this deleted all my photos from my PC including other streams. After logging in again, all the streams are downloaded again bit the photostream. It seems to be a windows issue because the stream from my iPhone syncronises well with my iPad.
The described action i took after the installation of the newest iCloud driver version 4.0.2
It is very strage that only the main photo stream is affected.
Windows 8.1 with iCloud 4.0.2, iPhone 6plus, iPad 3rd generation all with iOS 8.1.2

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