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    In the past you could simply drag a connection from the networking folder to the desktop to create a shortcut and keep prying fingers out of the networking folder where they might be tempted to fiddle.

    Is it possible to create a shortcut to initiate a dial up networking connection from Windows 7 as the new connect-to box doesn't appear to support drag to desktop and doesn't have a "create a shortcut" icon on the right click menu?

    Suggestions warmly appreciated!
    Tuesday, July 14, 2009 2:12 PM

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    Yes this is possible.

    If you click Change adapter settings in the left panel of the Network and Sharing Center, you will see the VPN connection displayed as a network adapter. When you right click the VPN adapter you will the the option Create Shortcut.
    Ray
    • Proposed as answer by NextXPertMVP Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:39 PM
    • Marked as answer by Nicholas Li Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:14 AM
    Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:39 PM
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    Thanks - Many many thanks - This could have taken me forever to find!


    You Rock!
    • Marked as answer by M O House Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:39 PM
    Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:39 PM

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    Yes this is possible.

    If you click Change adapter settings in the left panel of the Network and Sharing Center, you will see the VPN connection displayed as a network adapter. When you right click the VPN adapter you will the the option Create Shortcut.
    Ray
    • Proposed as answer by NextXPertMVP Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:39 PM
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    Thanks - Many many thanks - This could have taken me forever to find!


    You Rock!
    • Marked as answer by M O House Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:39 PM
    Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:39 PM
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    I placed the shortcut on the desktop but it won't pin to the taskbar. Whats with that?
    Tuesday, October 13, 2009 8:24 AM
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    I placed the shortcut on the desktop but it won't pin to the taskbar. Whats with that?

    oh and i want that bunch of connections too any chance to create a short cut for that control panel view?
    Friday, October 30, 2009 11:26 PM
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    oh and i want that bunch of connections too any chance to create a short cut for that control panel view?

    Its easy, just make a New Shortcut on desktop, and enter "control ncpa.cpl" as target without qoutes, and give the shortcut any name you wish..
    Monday, November 16, 2009 4:23 PM