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NIC settings are replaced or static IP address settings are lost after you install KB4088875 or KB4088878

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Summary

This update addresses the following issues that were introduced in KB4088875 and KB4088878 for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1:

A new Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) that has default settings may replace the previous NIC and cause network issues.

  • Static IP address setting are lost.
  • These symptoms may occur on both physical computers and virtual machine that are running VMWare.

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Known issues

Microsoft is not aware of any issues that affect this update currently.

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How to get this update

Method 1: Windows Server Update Service

This update is now available for installation through WSUS.  

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

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More information

Important 

  • This update must be installed before you install KB4088875 or KB4088878.
  • If you have previously installed KB4099950 prior to April 17, 2018 please uninstall the older version of KB4099950 and reinstall to assure you have the most recent version.

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References

Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates

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Keywords: kb, kbfix, kbsurveynew

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Article Info
Article ID : 4099950
Revision : 11
Created on : 4/24/2018
Published on : 4/24/2018
Exists online : False
Views : 245