After MS Security update KB3011780 Windows 2003 server looses all network connectivity a reboot of the VM did not resolve the issue.tried the below
Tried this https://www.techrepublic.com/forums/questions/windows-2003-firewall-not-working-conflict-with-ipnatsys/ but still no luck. Also tried resetting the VMware network adapter
this does not work. Removing MS security patch KB3011780 and rebooting the server is the only way to get back network connectivity .Any help and suggestions most welcome