Windows XP gives you facility to explore network connections very quickly but you cannot open connections immediately in Windows 7 and Vista.
In Windows XP, you just make a right click on network connection and choose “Open Network Connections”. For windows 7, you need to go for Network and Sharing Center. It seems an irritating procedure. You have to right click on network connection and then “Network and Sharing Center” from menu.
Here is a way to remove this annoyance from Windows 7 or Vista. See below
- Open Windows start orb. Write “ncpa.cpl” in search box field and hit “Enter”. Network connections dialog will appear.
- Here you will see all network connections with whom you have connected.
How to create shortcut for network connection
To access network connection in easier way, you can make shortcut for network connection anywhere you want.
- Right click on empty area of desktop. Select “New” from dropdown menu and then “Shortcut” from submenu. Create shortcut dialog box will appear.
- Write “C:\windows\system32\ncpa.cpl” under “Type the location of the item” text field and then click on “Next” button.
- Type network name in next dialog box and click on “Finish” button. That’s it. You can also change shortcut icon. From properties, open shortcut tab and then click on “Change Icon” button.
