Friendly Computers can help you if you want get back the classic network activity indicator in Windows 7.
The classic little two-computer icon that blinks to indicate network activity is missing from Windows 7, replaced by an icon that simply indicates if the computer is or is not connected to a network.
The solution is a tiny application called, appropriately enough, Network Activity Indicator for Windows 7. Download the application and park your standard Windows 7 network indicator in the hidden portion of your system tray, placing the icon for the Network Activity Indicator in the appropriate place in the system tray.
Once you've performed the swap, you'll have the old network activity indicator back and its familiar blinking screens. Network Activity Indicator for Windows 7 is freeware, Windows only.
Download Network Activity Indicator for Windows 7.
Source: http://lifehacker.com/5428229/get-the-classic-network-activity-indicator-back-in-windows-7
