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An IP address-changing operation stops responding on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 until you restart the computer


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Symptoms

On a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2), when you try to delete or add IP addresses, the IP address-changing operation may stop responding. Therefore, you must restart the computer.

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Cause

The issue is caused by a dead lock that involves the TDI Wrapper driver (TDI.sys) and the MBT Transport driver (NetBT.sys).

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. 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, visit the following Microsoft Web site: 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.
Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the �Hotfix Request� page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, your computer must be running Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirement
Netbt.sys6.0.6002.22196185,34411-Aug-200914:50x86SP2
Netbtugc.exe6.0.6002.2219621,50411-Aug-200914:50x86SP2
For all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Netbt.sys6.0.6002.22196633,34411-Aug-200915:03IA-64SP2Not Applicable
Netbtugc.exe6.0.6002.2219652,22411-Aug-200915:03IA-64SP2Not Applicable
Netbtugc.exe6.0.6002.2219621,50411-Aug-200914:50x86SP2WOW
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Netbt.sys6.0.6002.22196248,32011-Aug-200915:09x64SP2Not Applicable
Netbtugc.exe6.0.6002.2219624,06411-Aug-200915:08x64SP2Not Applicable
Netbtugc.exe6.0.6002.2219621,50411-Aug-200914:50x86SP2WOW

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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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More information

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbfix, kbsurveynew, kbqfe, KB974374

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Article Info
Article ID : 974374
Revision : 3
Created on : 10/7/2011
Published on : 10/7/2011
Exists online : False
Views : 427