For every network adapter, be it physical or virtual, Windows results in a new network connection and lists in the Network Connections page. From there, it is simple to disable, enable, or change properties associated with a adapter. Follow the below steps to produce network adapters shortcut in Windows 10.

Generally, getting to the network adapter page is nothing hard. However, it's buried pretty deep. If you're frequently accessing the network adapters section, it is best to create a simple desktop shortcut. That way, the page is just a double-click away.

Personally, this straightforward shortcut solved the problem a great deal after i used to disable the Ethernet adapter due to it disturbing the USB tethering. Obviously, in those days I'm not sure you can actually change network connection priority in Windows to get rid of interference.

Anyway, if you are accessing the network connections page frequently, having a simple desktop shortcut is advantageous. Allow me to show you how to create it.

Note: Network Connections and Network Adapters are type of the same thing. So, do not get confused when I use them interchangeably.

Steps to Create Network Adapters Shortcut

Windows has a special user interface item called ncpa.cpl that's accountable for launching the network connections page in the control panel. For example, if you look for ncpa.cpl within the start menu and press Enter, the prospective page opens instantly. You may also make use of the same file name to produce the page in the Run dialog box. We are going to make use of this file to create the network adapter shortcut.

1. First, right-click around the desktop and choose "New → Shortcut" option.

2. Within the blank field, go into the following path and click on the "Next" button to continue.

C:\Windows\System32
cpa.cpl

3. Now, enter a reputation for the shortcut. With my case, I'm naming the shortcut as "Network Connections". You are able to name it anything you want. Click "Finish" to carry on.

4. That is it. You've come up with network adapters shortcut.

Double-click around the shortcut and you will be instantly taken to the network connections page where you can see all of the network adapters.

For additional accessibility, add some shortcut towards the quick launch toolbar. That way, you can access the shortcut directly from the taskbar.

(Optional) Change Shortcut Icon

By default, the shortcut utilizes a simple gear like icon. If you do not such as this, it is simple to change the shortcut icon.

To do that, right-click around the shortcut and choose "Properties". In the properties window, click on the "Change Icon" button.

The above action will open the icon selection window. Scroll sideways before you see the icon you like, select it, and then click the "Ok" button.

In the main window, click the "Apply" and "Ok" buttons to save changes.

That's it. You've changed the icon. You need to now begin to see the new icon.

If you do not such as the default Windows icons, you may also select your own custom icon by clicking on the "Browse" button within the next step. Make sure that the icon is in ICO format.