Guys, no insult intended, but I am hearing lots of complaints, but only 1 repeatable problem listed. To find any problems, the routines you used prior to crash, what keys, functions, how many tracks, samplerate, etc. are needed for anyone to find the problems.
I for one use WL8.5 every day and I have NEVER had a crash.
To be fair I only use it to create CDs and to burn Data archives.
Never use plugins, no processing, just Load ADL, Space audio 3 seconds apart,
and burn CD.
So, if there are issues, it seems that it is for people who use WL in a more intense way or,
have more complicated computer setups than we do.
Details matter. maybe post some of your projects so others can test them.
More data, better solutions
Later,
Brain