Error code 0x00007E, BSOD, When Creating vdisk - BNIStack Failed, Network Stack Could Not Be Initialized

Error code 0x00007E, BSOD, When Creating vdisk - BNIStack Failed, Network Stack Could Not Be Initialized

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Article ID: CTX216891

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Description

While capturing a new vdisk using the imaging wizard software you receive a BSOD. This occurs after the first reboot when the master image VM is switched to boot from the network via the local BIOS. The details of the stop error are:

BNIStack failed, network stack could not be initialized. Error code 0x00007E.

Resolution

Investigating the NIC settings it was noticed that there was a few extra settings configured, specifically

1. Microsoft Wake-up Proxy Driver.
2. Microsoft Wake-up Protocol Driver.

These are installed when the master image is running the SCCM client software so that the Wake On LAN feature can be used. More information here - https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh427330.aspx.

User-added image

Disabling these 2 options allowed the VM to boot successfully from the NIC and proceed with image capture.

Problem Cause

Wake On LAN feature interfering with BNIStack and preventing the network boot. Microsoft does not support this feature on a guest OS running on a virtual machine.

Issue/Introduction

While capturing a new vdisk using the imaging wizard software you receive a BSOD. This occurs after the first reboot when the master image VM is switched to boot from the network via the local BIOS. The details of the stop error are:

Additional Information

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh427330.aspx