Usability Improvements

Improving the usability of Windows 7 helps both users and administrators. Users benefit because they can get more done in less time, and administrators benefit because users make fewer support calls.

The sections that follow describe important networking usability improvements first introduced in Windows Vista and improved in Windows 7, including Network And Sharing Center, Network Explorer, the Network Map, and the Set Up A Connection Or Network Wizard. Understanding these features will help you to use them effectively and guide you through many common network configuration and troubleshooting tasks.

Network And Sharing Center

Improved Network And Sharing Center in Windows 7, shown in Figure 25-1, provides a clear view of ...

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