Dev Component Can't update Tools during design - vb.net

I have a big problem in my vb.net.
I created application using vb.net and Dev component, it was working 100%, but after I upgraded my operating system from Windows 8 pro to Windows 8.1 pro, VS2012 and dev component installed I faced a big problem.
I can't use the GUI to edit most of control during design, its looks like it is a part of the form, and can't be selected, as per the below photo.
And for new controls on new forms (Dev Forms) it can't appear in form to be edited, it shown in the bottom area as per the below photo

Solution I have only Dev Ver.11 full:
1. Un-install Dev Ver.11
2. Install last dev trial ver12.
3. Open VS2012.
4. Uninstall dev ver.12
5. Re-install dev Ver.11 again, activate, enjoy.

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