I think that in Windows XP, it was simpler and more correct, if only because in the Network and Sharing Center at the top of the Internet connection. Why Windows developers believe that this is the only and most important thing? And if I need to connect multiple computers without the Internet.

I like the idea of the "homegroup" if it would only work. Microsoft needs to simplify and get everything on one page instead of going here or there to make changes. Someone should not have to go on a goose hunt to make sure everything is set up correctly.

I have only one computer and it wasn't clear to me how I should set things up. I have a DHCP- client error every 7 min. even after checking that I'm not sharing with anybody, but everything seems to be working fine and not too concerned about the error in event viewer as it doesn't show up in reliability monitor.

I much prefer XP networking, being able to go to Network connection easily, getting there in Vista/7 is a pain. For a gamer that likes having 248 as the last digit in his IP, it's a royal pain. Also, when networks don't have DCHP setup, more digging.Multiple network profiles that can be easily saved/loaded would be good.