Why does my Windows 8.1 drop connection to AirPort Express?

Since Windows 8.1 my Wi-fi connection to AirPort Express does this drop out every 1-4 hours all day long. It suddenly says "Limited Connectivity". My workaround is to connect to another network (my gateway for instance) and then connect to the AirPort Express again. Full connection!
Issue: The connection will suddenly, and completely unprovoked, stop working for both internet and AirPlay over the Airport Express.
Setup: AirPort Express with newest firmware (checked 23-03-2014), wired cable connection to gateway: Thomson TG789vn driver version 10.4.0.O.
Connected Laptop: Asus N56VM with network adapter Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 2230 with newest driver: 15.10.5.1 ( driver date: 31-10-2013)
My laptop connects perfectly to all other networks and my airport express works well with my iphone, so i think it is a conflict between apple and microsoft. Please help me fix this issue.

Apple has not offered an update for Windows since June 2012. I think the message is clear.......Apple does not really care about Windows......but my opinion may be wrong.
Your best bet would be to contact Apple Support and ask them about possible updates for 8.1.
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/

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