Microsoft are you being evil again ?
Microsoft's March 2018 Windows Update removes Virtual Network adapter, and creates a new default one, this loses IP settings if they are static. I believe this has been the cause of many systems outages, it broke our "test" servers. Here are the prerequisites if you've not applied March's updates already: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4088875/windows-7-update-kb4088875
Microsoft did similar things to earlier Windows and Office versions towards their end of life too. It is mafia style, poor morals and very unethical.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
