Add a Network Shortcut to the Vista Desktop

1. Click Start, type Network, and then click Network and Sharing Center.

2. On the lefthand side, under Tasks, click Manage network connections.

3. You should see your connection listed in the Virtual Private Network section. Right-click the icon, and then choose Create Shortcut.

4. Vista will indicate that you can't create a shortcut here, but would you like one on the desktop instead?

5. Click Yes and you're done!

Now just double-click the shortcut icon and presto: You can sign right into your VPN.