Create Desktop Shortcut For Connect To Internet in Windows 7 and Windows 8

It's a very common question that 'how to create a Connect to Internet desktop shortcut' in Windows 7. And since many of us are using Windows 8 consumer preview the same problem is having there too. You can call it anything a desktop shortcut for Broadband Connection or Connect to Internet desktop shortcut, Network Connections desktop shortcut or any other word used in your area.

The process is very simple and once you know how to create Connect to Internet desktop shortcut in Windows 7 you will easily be able to create it in Windows 8. The process is same in both versions of Windows. So let's start creating desktop shortcut.

Create a Desktop Shortcut For Broadband Connection.

I am using keywords broadband connection here because I use broadband, but you can name it anything.

• Go to Control Panel. To go to Control Panel in Windows 8 right click in the left bottom corner from where you go to Start Screen and there you will see the Control Panel option.

• In Control Panel go to View network status and tasks under Network and Internet option.

• Now click Change adapter settings in the left pane and a new window will pop-up and there you will see the icons of Broadband Connection and Local Area Connection.

• Right click on the icon and create a shortcut. You can also copy and paste the shortcut on the desktop. It is same for Windows 7 and Windows 8.