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A Windows Server 2012-based computer on which you configured NIC Teaming has no network connectivity


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have a computer that is running Windows Server 2012.
  • You configure NIC Teaming, also known as load balancing and failover (LBFO), on the computer.
  • You restart the computer.

In this scenario, you may find that the computer has no network connectivity. However, when you restart the computer, network connectivity is restored.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft Support. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, go to the following Microsoft website: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any previously released hotfix.

File information
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 file information and notes

Important Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows 8" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM,SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.

    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.2.920 0.16 xxxWindows 8 and Windows Server 2012RTMGDR
    6.2.920 0.20 xxxWindows 8 and Windows Server 2012RTMLDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Msft_netlbfoteam.cdxmlNot applicable7,04202-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteam.format.ps1xmlNot applicable2,97302-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteammember.cdxmlNot applicable5,54402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteammember.format.ps1xmlNot applicable4,78902-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteamnic.cdxmlNot applicable4,76802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteamnic.format.ps1xmlNot applicable4,72002-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteam.cdxmlNot applicable5,83402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteam.format.ps1xmlNot applicable2,42802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteammember.cdxmlNot applicable1,23402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteammember.format.ps1xmlNot applicable3,38002-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msnetimplatform.mofNot applicable43,63825-Jul-201220:16Not applicable
Ndisimplatcim.dll6.2.9200.16384154,11226-Jul-201203:19x86
Ndisimplatform.dll6.2.9200.2065294,20802-Mar-201308:28x86
Ndisimplatform.sys6.2.9200.20899110,59218-Dec-201323:19x86
Netlbfo.psd1Not applicable1,07612-Jul-201202:00Not applicable
Netlbfo.types.ps1xmlNot applicable8,54702-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Netswitchteam.mofNot applicable28,33825-Jul-201220:16Not applicable
Netswitchteam.psd1Not applicable1,05802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Netswitchteamcim.dll6.2.9200.16384107,52026-Jul-201203:19x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Msft_netlbfoteam.cdxmlNot applicable7,04202-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteam.format.ps1xmlNot applicable2,97302-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteammember.cdxmlNot applicable5,54402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteammember.format.ps1xmlNot applicable4,78902-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteamnic.cdxmlNot applicable4,76802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteamnic.format.ps1xmlNot applicable4,72002-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteam.cdxmlNot applicable5,83402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteam.format.ps1xmlNot applicable2,42802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteammember.cdxmlNot applicable1,23402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteammember.format.ps1xmlNot applicable3,38002-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msnetimplatform.mofNot applicable43,63825-Jul-201220:14Not applicable
Ndisimplatcim.dll6.2.9200.16384199,68026-Jul-201203:06x64
Ndisimplatform.dll6.2.9200.20651117,24802-Mar-201302:39x64
Ndisimplatform.sys6.2.9200.20899126,46418-Dec-201323:18x64
Netlbfo.psd1Not applicable1,07612-Jul-201202:00Not applicable
Netlbfo.types.ps1xmlNot applicable8,54702-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Netswitchteam.mofNot applicable28,33825-Jul-201220:14Not applicable
Netswitchteam.psd1Not applicable1,05802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Netswitchteamcim.dll6.2.9200.16384142,33626-Jul-201203:06x64
Msft_netlbfoteam.cdxmlNot applicable7,04202-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteam.format.ps1xmlNot applicable2,97302-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteammember.cdxmlNot applicable5,54402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteammember.format.ps1xmlNot applicable4,78902-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteamnic.cdxmlNot applicable4,76802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netlbfoteamnic.format.ps1xmlNot applicable4,72002-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteam.cdxmlNot applicable5,83402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteam.format.ps1xmlNot applicable2,42802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteammember.cdxmlNot applicable1,23402-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Msft_netswitchteammember.format.ps1xmlNot applicable3,38002-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Netlbfo.psd1Not applicable1,07612-Jul-201202:00Not applicable
Netlbfo.types.ps1xmlNot applicable8,54702-Jun-201214:32Not applicable
Netswitchteam.psd1Not applicable1,05802-Jun-201214:32Not applicable

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8
File nameX86_03bb903557c6c3979d492581b7661600_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20899_none_2928fd4aa7fe3991.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size703
Date (UTC)19-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)11:14
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-ndis-implatform_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20899_none_531a0f542e66f501.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size48,198
Date (UTC)19-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)11:14
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
File nameAmd64_5d12a63cfaae925497a896306cdf2204_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20899_none_4830097b2aa85eac.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,056
Date (UTC)19-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)11:15
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-ndis-implatform_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20899_none_af38aad7e6c46637.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size48,202
Date (UTC)19-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)11:15
PlatformNot applicable
File nameWow64_microsoft-windows-ndis-implatform_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20899_none_b98d552a1b252832.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size20,681
Date (UTC)19-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)01:15
PlatformNot applicable

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References

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Keywords: kb, kbautohotfix, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbfix, kbexpertiseinter, kbsurveynew, kbbug

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Article Info
Article ID : 2908243
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 2/12/2014
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