Windows 8 Stops "Seeing" Windows (WinExists, WinWait, WinGetHandle) after a time

[Varian]

Is anyone else experiencing this issue with Windows 8 Release Preview & Consumer Preview:

I have several scripts that automate info filling info into windows. They, of course, rely on AutoIT recognizing the windows by REGEXPTITLE & REGEXPCLASS (usually both, unless the title is blank). The scripts work fine for hours after restarting but they all eventually fail to "see" the windows even though they are visible.

I am specifically working with Maxthon 3 (the Download Manager Window) and NetSetMan Pro. My understanding is that Windows 8 does not run explorer persistently & that may be an issue.

I really just wanted wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this problem with the 2 "official" Windows 8 releases. I know that the software is Beta, so don't flame my post with that old chestnut.

EDIT: This is a multi computer problem

Edited July 27, 2012 by Varian