Windows 8.1 and transmitter problem

[Vanq]

I've set up the LP6DSM on my netbook running Windows 7 and works a treat with the Blade 200 SRX. I've decided to install Phoenix on our laptop for better performance. It runs Windows 8.1. The TX doesn't work with the toggle switch for beginner, intermediate and expert mode. It's always in expert mode. When I move the switch to different positions it says Gear channel 5 in the little pop up box in the bottom right of the screen. When i go into edit and compare the settings, I change the channel 5 changing it to auto pilot like I have in the netbook. Comparing all the settings between the 2 computers, I have everything set the same, but still unable to select beginner mode. Anyone any ideas what's going on here?

Thanks
Vinnie

[Vanq]

sorted! Well kind of anyway. I've adjusted the heli in edit so it feels more like having the tx set in intermediate. Had a good few flights with the real thing this week after spending some time on the sim. What a difference it made. I'm now in intermediate for take off and flying about. Landing in beginner mode but nose in too! Really enjoying the Phoenix sim guys and Joe has made a big improvement too. Done a few flips too!