VMware is aware of this issue.
To work around this issue, change the Network connection order in Windows Virtual Machines.
To change the order of network adapters in Windows 2000/Windows 2003/Windows XP:
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Click Start > Control panel > Network Connections.
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Click the Advanced Tab.
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Click Advanced Settings.
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Click Adapters and Bindings.
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Change the order of network cards and bring the production network at the top using Up and Down buttons.
To changing the order of network adapters in Windows 2008/Windows 7:
- Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
- Press and release the Alt key.
- Click Advanced > Advanced Settings....
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Change the order of network cards and bring the production network at the top using Up and Down buttons.
These steps work for some newer OS types as well.
Note: You may need to restart vmware tools for settings to take effect immediately.