Reply to Traktor Pro 2 and Windows 8 issues

I know this has been posted about a few times, but I couldn't find any updated info.

I just purchased a new laptop for an amazing price during boxing day, but of course it came with Windows 8.

After the initial installation (haven't even tried my Kontrol S2 yet) I've noticed a couple key things. 1. It doesn't shut down properly. This has an easy fix through the task manager, ok not a deal breaker, but the second one is 2. An entire section of my mixer in the software is missing. Even though I've selected for them to be visible, I can't see the channel faders, "key" rotary faders, or the filters for all four decks, a,b,c,d. Instead, I see a black box where they should be.

I still have time to take this computer back, but it doesn't seem like I can pick up a windows 7 machine unless I shell out a lot more money because as we all know brand new windows 7 machines are few and far between now.

I'll try to upload a pic but it's not working right now.