Windows 7: Open Network window with a command?

Hi there, i would like to know if its possible to open up this window with a command in the commandprompt? I was planning on putting it in a batch file and execute the batchfile with a button made in rainmeter. Would be very handy for people who have a customized taskbar. At the moment I've only found a command to open up the Network and Sharing Center (control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter)



One more question... Is it possible to hide the flashing cmd prompt when executing a command in a batch file without having to download a 3rd party program?

I'm not sure exaclly about that, but you can start Network Connections by searching in Start menu for: ncpa.cpl

Hello Deathtrip, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You could use this line in a BAT file to open "Connect To".

start "" %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{38A98528-6CBF-4CA9-8DC0-B1E1D10F7B1B}

Connect To Shortcut - Create in Windows 7

Awsome! Thanks alot, both of you

You're most welcome. I'm glad that we could help.

I just have to ask, how do you find these commands?

Lol, excellent Brink ! Thank you !

By digging in the registry to find the GUID (CLISD) numbers for various items, then adding the normal part of the command at the front of it to run the GUID number. Working with DOS back in the day helped me to know a lot of commands by heart.

I have most listed here:

CLSID Key List for Windows 7

Hi again. I have put the command you gave me to good use now and i have made a copy of the original windows internet button from the notification area so you can hide the taskbar for a custom one I have just changed the "not connected" icon to a (imo) better one. All the pillars should work like the normal depending on the signal streangth, but im not sure since i always have a "exillent" signal. The "not connected" icon work atleast so i guess they all do When you click on it, it opens up the "Connect to" windows just like the original



Now i decided to make one for the volume and one to show the hidden icons and i wonder if its possible to get the GUIDs for those aswell?

Thanks again

Yep, that's the exact same "Connect to" dialog that Windows 7 uses. The command just opens it.

Here's the one for "Notifications Icons"in a BAT file:

start "" %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9}

Notification Area Icons Shortcut - Create

For volume in a BAT file

start "" %windir%\System32\SndVol.exe

If you wanted to create a shortcut for them instead, just remove start "" from the front of the commands.