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Auto Connect does not work and network access is limited in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have a computer that is running Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • You have a network device that is connected to the computer by using any USB 3.0 hub.
  • In Control Panel, you change the Power Options settings to put the computer to sleep after 1 minute of idle time.
  • You connect the computer to a network that has the Auto Connect feature enabled.
  • The computer goes into connected standby mode after 1 minute of idle time.
  • You wait 15-30 minutes, and then you wake up the computer by pressing the Windows logo button.
In this scenario, the network connection shows that you have limited access. To recover from this problem, you must restart the computer.

Note This problem continues to occur even though you try to turn the computer off and then back on.

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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:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
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 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 installed.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any previously released hotfix.

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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 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file information and notes

Important Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows 8.1" 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 8.1" 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
    6.3.960 0.16xxxWindows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
  • 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 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2" 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 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Usbxhci.sys6.3.9600.16652261,46419-Feb-201421:36x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Usbxhci.sys6.3.9600.16652325,46419-Feb-201423:27x64
For all supported ARM-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Usbxhci.sys6.3.9600.16652249,19219-Feb-201420:35Not Applicable

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameX86_usbhub3.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16652_none_8a9eb9716888d29b.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,282
Date (UTC)19-Feb-2014
Time (UTC)21:43
SHA-1 hashNot Applicable
MD5 hashNot Applicable
File nameX86_usbxhci.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16652_none_b4ef2c9719e9621b.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,741
Date (UTC)19-Feb-2014
Time (UTC)21:43
SHA-1 hashNot Applicable
MD5 hashNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
File nameAmd64_usbhub3.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16652_none_e6bd54f520e643d1.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,286
Date (UTC)19-Feb-2014
Time (UTC)23:41
SHA-1 hashNot Applicable
MD5 hashNot Applicable
File nameAmd64_usbxhci.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16652_none_110dc81ad246d351.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,745
Date (UTC)19-Feb-2014
Time (UTC)23:41
SHA-1 hashNot Applicable
MD5 hashNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported ARM-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameArm_usbhub3.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16652_none_8aa12bc96885f161.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,282
Date (UTC)19-Feb-2014
Time (UTC)20:39
SHA-1 hashNot Applicable
MD5 hashNot Applicable
File nameArm_usbxhci.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16652_none_b4f19eef19e680e1.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,741
Date (UTC)19-Feb-2014
Time (UTC)20:39
SHA-1 hashNot Applicable
MD5 hashNot 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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References

Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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

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Article Info
Article ID : 2931789
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 4/10/2014
Exists online : False
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