How to Get Classic XP Style Network Activity Indicator Back in Windows 7?

There are many Windows 7 users who miss the good old Windows XP style Network activity indicator in System Tray. Windows XP indicator used to show network activity with a blinking icon, on the other hand Windows 7 indicator doesn’t blink.

If you miss the classic indicator in Windows 7 and want to get it back, here is an awesome piece of software to use.

Network Activity Indicator” is a small portable utility which adds the classic XP style Network activity indicator to Windows 7 System Tray as shown in following screenshot:

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You just need to download the ZIP file using following link:

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Extract the ZIP file or run setup file and then run program’s EXE file. It’ll immediately add the classic indicator to Windows 7 System Tray. You can hide the default network indicator icon using Taskbar Properties.

Published in: Software, Troubleshooting Guides, Windows 7

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. @Kirkbbbb
    Yes it is working on both Windows XP and also on Windows 8. I have tried it myself.

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