A user turns on a new laptop and attempts to log in to specialized software, but receives a message stating that the address is already in use. The user logs on to the old desktop and receives the same message. A technician checks the account and sees a comment that the user requires a specifically allocated address before connecting to the software. Which of the following should the technician do to MOST likely resolve the issue?


A. Bridge the LAN connection between the laptop and the desktop.
B. Set the laptop configuration to DHCP to prevent conflicts.
C. Remove the static IP configuration from the desktop.
D. Replace the network card in the laptop, as it may be defective.