Symptoms
You may experience an additional five seconds delay during the startup of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Cause
This issue occurs because the code to avoid waiting for IPv6 to register with the network stack is not recognized correctly when IPv6 is manually disabled.
How to obtain this update or hotfix
To resolve this issue, we have released an update for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. We also have released a hotfix for Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Before you install this update or hotfix, check the Prerequisites section in this article.
Method 1: Windows Update
This update is available from Windows Update.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
| Operating system | Update |
|---|---|
| All supported x86-based versions of Windows 7 |
Download the package now. |
| All supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 |
Download the package now. |
| All supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Download the package now. |
| All supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Download the package now. |
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
Method 3: Hotfix package for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
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 this specific problem.
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, submit a request to 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 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.
Update or hotfix detail information
Prerequisites
To install this update or hotfix, you must have April 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 (2919355) installed in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Or, install Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
Registry information
To apply this update or hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this update or hotfix.
Update or hotfix replacement information
This update or hotfix does not replace a previously released update or hotfix.
More Information
File information
The global version of this update 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 hotfixes and Windows Server 2012 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2" 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:
Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.3.960 0.17xxx Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information Windows 8.1 and for Windows Server 2012 R2" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very 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 name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tdx.sys | 6.3.9600.17623 | 86,528 | 30-Dec-2014 | 02:24 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tdx.sys | 6.3.9600.17623 | 108,544 | 30-Dec-2014 | 03:06 | x64 |
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information and notes
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:
Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.1.760 1.18xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDR 6.1.760 1.22 xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 LDR GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very 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 7
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tdx.sys | 6.1.7601.18658 | 74,752 | 11-Nov-2014 | 01:32 | x86 |
| Tdx.sys | 6.1.7601.22865 | 74,752 | 11-Nov-2014 | 01:40 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tdx.sys | 6.1.7601.18658 | 119,296 | 11-Nov-2014 | 01:46 | x64 |
| Tdx.sys | 6.1.7601.22865 | 118,272 | 11-Nov-2014 | 01:56 | x64 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tdx.sys | 6.1.7601.18658 | 236,032 | 11-Nov-2014 | 01:25 | IA-64 |
| Tdx.sys | 6.1.7601.22865 | 236,544 | 11-Nov-2014 | 01:24 | IA-64 |
Additional file information
Additional file information for Windows 8.1 and for Windows Server 2012 R2
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
| File property | Value |
|---|---|
| File name | X86_d166035b018b408e1b409dbea1495178_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17623_none_1dfbbc83df023c2c.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 702 |
| Date (UTC) | 30-Dec-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 17:20 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | X86_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17623_none_7f1d5afaf77f8e0e.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,963 |
| Date (UTC) | 30-Dec-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 03:18 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
| File property | Value |
|---|---|
| File name | Amd64_5ba7e16a8f3170e4c42a4d6ea02b33da_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17623_none_aa0753ebab4d7f7d.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 706 |
| Date (UTC) | 30-Dec-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 17:20 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Amd64_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17623_none_db3bf67eafdcff44.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,965 |
| Date (UTC) | 30-Dec-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 04:06 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
| File property | Value |
|---|---|
| File name | Update.mum |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,138 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | X86_8f4b93184073e8d09aa1ab7465d5dc7d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22865_none_93435de0b1770ae1.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 702 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | X86_e1df7c9b2cc967a153e942e6f5306a60_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18658_none_6c3386ba6d429b5d.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 702 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | X86_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18658_none_ec1ddecd3a74adaa.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,924 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 03:07 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | X86_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22865_none_ec99acb4539d1a87.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,924 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 03:46 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
| File property | Value |
|---|---|
| File name | Amd64_64f1268ac63816d334b6731f6821a6f2_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22865_none_2c837590554c9b45.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 706 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Amd64_be46c260ed3feac15d24bdf9f2212505_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18658_none_2c7f837bc2410781.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 706 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Amd64_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18658_none_483c7a50f2d21ee0.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,926 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Amd64_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22865_none_48b848380bfa8bbd.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,926 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 04:19 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Update.mum |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,352 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
| File property | Value |
|---|---|
| File name | Ia64_7f1e92ffd401149c928518b6f9f7e539_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22865_none_dcae6d9251c75a58.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 704 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Ia64_fc25a9a0f6f4acf9eed4f8b0f3ed8111_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18658_none_a6e819b31eb5bfc5.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 704 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Ia64_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18658_none_ec1f82c33a72b6a6.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,925 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 03:13 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Ia64_microsoft-windows-tdi-over-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22865_none_ec9b50aa539b2383.manifest |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 2,925 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 03:44 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
| File name | Update.mum |
| File version | Not applicable |
| File size | 1,447 |
| Date (UTC) | 11-Nov-2014 |
| Time (UTC) | 12:01 |
| Platform | Not applicable |
See How to disable IPv6 to understand the DisabledComponents registry entry.
References
See the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.