Windows 8.1 on Macbook Air connecting to Time Capsule

I have installed Windows 8.1 on a separate partition of my MacBook Air. My Time Capsule (2 TB) is visible when I boot to iOS X, however, when I boot to WIndows, it doesn't show in the Network devices list even though the MacBook Air is connected to the Internet through the Time Capsule's wireless network. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to make the Time Capsule available under WIndows? I have turned on Network Discovery and file sharing in Windows.
Thanks for your time.

It is very helpful to install airport utility for windows.
Although rather out of date it adds bonjour for windows and other small apps which help.
Then in standard Windows Explorer, type the TC IP address directly into address bar.. thusly.
\\10.0.1.1
Now you will need to find out the IP of the TC.. that should now be available in the airport utility you have just installed.
If it refuses to open the issue is firewall .. turn it off.. or it is network is set to work or public location not home.. reset it to home.

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I have tried the following:
1. Resetting the Arris modem and the time capsule.
2. Unplugging and disconnecting everything, re-install the Time Capsule Set up disk.
3. Updated software on mac website.
Still., the light continues to blink amber, when I have my computer scan it doesn't find anything. It will not allow me to choose manual setup. This is very frustrating. Please help. I'm about to return it. I'm wasting a lot of time on something that should work.

Here is the setup I use to configure my Time Capsule. Haven't had a problem with it since day one - even through multiple reconfigures for testing purposes.
*_How Do I Setup Up My Time Capsule As My Only Router?_*
Naturally, the possible combinations of modems / routers / Airport Devices / etc. cannot be accounted for in one set of instructions. However, if you are using your Time Capsule as your only router, and not attempting to add it to an existing network then the following instructions should be helpful:
*Verify Cabling*
Phone line --> phone jack on your ISPs modem.
Next, attach an ethernet cable between your ISPs modem --> and the WAN port on the Time Capsule (that’s the little round ‘wheel’ symbol), NOT to one of the LAN ports <•••>.
There should be no other devices between your ISPs’ modem and the Time Capsule.
*Reset Time Capsule*
First, if previous attempts to configure the Airport device have failed, it’s a good idea to reset it following steps outlined in this KB article:
[http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1300]
Make sure you hold in the reset switch for a good 10 seconds, then release.
*Reboot ISPs’ Modem & Time Capsule*
Make sure that any time you disconnect and reattach the TC (or any wireless router) to your ISPs modem, that you cycle the modem's power off and on. Sometimes it doesn't forward the IP address assigned by your ISP unless it is rebooted.
If you are using the Time Capsule as your only router then power down your ISPs modem.
Unplug the TC from the wall outlet.
Wait 10-15 seconds.
Next turn your modem back on first. Let it initialize and acquire an IP address (about 30-60 seconds).
Plug in the TC back in again.
After it has restarted (30-60 seconds), the amber light will slowly flash.
*Configure Airport Utility*
Next, launch Airport Utility.
Highlight the device on the left and click “Continue”.
You may be asked if you want to “Reset” or “Restore” one of the configuration profiles. Select “Reset”, and click “OK”.
Name your Time Capsule. Keep it short and simple. Use only letters & number, no special characters.
Enter the password twice and check “Remember this password in my keychain”. Avoid using a “different password to secure disks” for now.
Click “Continue”.
Airport Utility may “discover existing wireless networks”. If the Time Capsule is your only router, then choose “I don’t have a wireless network…”, and click “Continue”.
Name the new network. Keep it short and simple. Use only letters & number, no special characters.
Enter a password for your new network twice, check “Remember this password in my keychain”, and click “Continue”.
Select “Share a single IP address…” and click “Continue”.
If you are presented with a dialogue box warning you of a blinking amber light, click “Ignore”.
At “Select how you connect to the internet” choose the type of service. (Most will choose “I use a DSL or cable modem with a static IP address or DHCP”.)
Click “Continue”.
For “Configure IPv4” choose “Using DHCP”.
Enter the DNS server numbers provided by your ISP. If you don’t know what they are, many have had success using the ones provided by OpenDNS:
208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
For “Domain Name” enter what is provided by your ISP. (i.e. dslextreme.com)
For “DHCP Client ID” enter what is provided by your ISP. (i.e. dslextreme)
Click “Continue”.
Review the Summary and then click “Update.”
If you are presented with +“This device and its network services will be temporarily unavailable”+ click “Continue”.
At “Congratulations! Your Time Capsule is configured…” click “Done”.
NOTE: If, after the Time Capsule restarts, you are present with “Problem 1 of 1: Internet Connection”, click “Continue” and then “Ignore”.
Select “Update my Time Capsule with these settings”, and click “Update”.
When the Time Capsule reappears, click “Manual Setup”.
Select “Wireless” in the toolbar.
Click the “Internet Connection” tab. Here you may see an IP address that looks similar to this, “169.254.96.123”.
Click the “Renew DHCP Lease” button.
The number beside “IP address” should refresh in a few moments.
If the “Update” button in the lower right becomes active, then click it.
*Join the New Network*
Finally, go up to the Airport menu. Give Airport a few moments to scan for available networks. When your new network appears, select it from the list.
At “Mac OS X wants to use your confidential information…” click “Always Allow”.
You should now be connected to the internet.
Cheers!

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I see. I'm downloading now. Will see where this gets me and update. Thank you very much.

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So, I was able to fully restore the new laptop from Time capsule. Only problem is that I had purchased MS Office and while the programs are restored, when I launch MS Word, it wants the product code. I cannot find my cd and packaging with the product code from my original purchase. Any way to get the code off the Time capsule backup? It must be stored there somewhere but I wonder if it was encrypted and somehow linked to a physical something on the damaged MBAir.
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All the manuals are listed at the head of the thread.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/wireless/time_capsule?view=overview
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restart boot camp assistant
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Windows 7
64-bit
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32-bit
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32-bit
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BCA
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
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BCA
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5
4
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
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5
4
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
5
5
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MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
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4
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2009)
4
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MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2008)
4
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Power off the router. Unplug it from the wall. Wait a while.
Plug it back to the wall. Power the router on. Wait until all the lights are lit properly. It will take a while.
Restart the computer.
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