Network adapter (Intel PRO/100 VE) issue

I'm using a 945-based motherboard with the Intel PRO/100 VE network
adapter. The driver for the adapter device seems to install
correctly, however the adapter cannot be seen from ipconfig (/all).

However, if you remove the device (devcon remove) and install it again
(via devcon rescan), "Local Area Connection 2" can be seen from
ipconfig.
The setupapi log file seems to show the same information for the
device install and all device-related information (from devcon w/
status, driverfiles, drivernodes, etc.) information is the same
between the device before removal and after the rescan.

Rebooting has no effect on the issue, but powering off the system and
restarting does allow it to be seen through ipconfig. However, after
the reseal, it will come back and the adapter cannot be seen through
ipconfig until the system is shutdown or the device is reinstalled.

Any thoughts?

Kris