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Here is the scenario:

I have a laptop with:

1.Broadcom NetlLink Gigabit Ethernet card.
2. Windows XP service pack 2
3. static IP address set

I have some 3rd party software that looks for the specific IP address on startup but when the laptop is not connected to the network the IP address is not shown. IPconfig states: "Media disconnected" on another laptop with the same network card and drivers installed the IP address is reported even if the LAN is not connected and the 3rd party software starts correctly.
I have checked settings to make sure that power saving is off.

any ideas of how to make this work?