How to change Windows 10 network location from Public to ...



3333750186690033337501866900How to change Windows 10 network location from Public to PrivatePosted by?Paul Braren?on Jan 5 2015 (updated on May 6 2018) in?HowToNetworkWindows? HYPERLINK "; \l "disqus_thread"107 CommentsEver found yourself with a Windows system that won't let you browse other computers or printers on the local network? If you're on a public connection such as an airport or hotel Wi-Fi, this expected behavior is good. But even if you're at home, Windows sometimes mysteriously?winds up with this Public network type. Yes,?Network Location Awareness?might guess wrong. Thankfully, the simple fix usually takes under 30 seconds, with the article below created entirely on my?SuperServer Workstation.You'll need to know your exact Windows version to get to the exact fix below that's for you. Press your keyboard's?Windows key + R, type?winver, then press the?Enter?key. Note your Version number (as pictured below with a red box around the version), then click on the link below that matches that number:Easy Fix?for Version? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-spring-creators-update-version-1803-build-17134"1803,? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-fall-creators-update-version-1709-build-16299"1709,? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-creators-update-version-1703-build-15063"1703,? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-anniversary-update-version-1607-build-14393"1607,? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-november-update-version-1511-build-10586"1511,? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-rtm-version-1507-build-10240-initial-release"1507, or? HYPERLINK "; \l "history-of-the-solution-for-various-windows-10-insider-preview-builds"preview builds?below. HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-spring-creators-update-version-1803-build-17134"Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, Version 1803 Build 17134 HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-fall-creators-update-version-1709-build-16299"Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Version 1709 Build 16299It's gotten much easier since all previous Windows 10 versions, thank you Microsoft! It's also rather nice that the fix is exactly the same in both 1709 and 1803. Here's the step-by-step instructions, with screenshots: HYPERLINK "; \l "fix-for-wi-fi-network-connections"Fix for Wi-Fi Network Connectionsleft-click the tiny Wi-Fi network icon (beams icon) in your system tray at bottom-right, near your clock)left-click on?Properties?below the network item near the top of the menu, such as?PAB's iPhone?pictured in this example, use whatever your Wi-Fi network's name is, also known as the SSID????at the top, under?Network profile, change from?Public?to?Private? HYPERLINK "; \l "fix-for-wired-network-connections"Fix for Wired Network Connectionsleft-click the tiny network icon (computer screen symbol) in your system tray at bottom-right (near your clock), then a menu pops upleft-click the first network item that comes up near the top of the menu, such as?Network Connected?or similar network name?under the top section labeled?Ethernet, left-click the first network item that comes up near the top, such as?Network Connectedat the top, under?Network profile, change from?Public?to?Private?? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-creators-update-version-1703-build-15063"Windows 10 Creators Update, Version 1703 Build 15063 HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-anniversary-update-version-1607-build-14393"Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Version 1607 Build 14393Here's how Network Location looks in Windows 10 Versions 1607.Both versions 1703 and 1607 use the same fix, with menus appearing nearly the same, with identical wording:Make this PC discoverableAllow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on thisnetwork. We recommend turning this on for private networks athome or work, but turning it off for public networks to help keepyour stuff safe. HYPERLINK "; \l "fix-for-wi-fi-network-connection-video"Fix for Wi-Fi Network Connection - VideoFor Wi-Fi networks, this short video loop demonstrates every step. Mouse-over to reveal playback controls. Only applicable to Windows 10 Version 1607 Build 14393. HYPERLINK "; \l "fix-for-wired-network-connection-video"Fix for Wired Network Connection - VideoFor Wired networks, this short video loop demonstrates every step. Mouse-over to reveal playback controls. Only applicable to Windows 10 Version 1607 Build 14393. HYPERLINK "; \l "fix-for-wi-fi-network-connection-instructions"Fix for Wi-Fi Network Connection - Instructions?Step 1?- click on the Wi-Fi icon in the System Tray?Step 2 & 3?- click on the 'Connected' Wi-Fi connection at the top of the list, submenu opens, click 'Properties'?Step 4?- under 'Make this PC discoverable' move the slider to 'On' HYPERLINK "; \l "fix-for-wired-network-connection-instructions"Fix for Wired Network Connection - Instructions?Step 1 & 2?- click on the Network icon in the System Tray, click on your Network Connection that shows 'Connected'.pngclick on the Network icon in the System Tray, click on your Network Connection that shows 'Connected'?Step 3?- click on your Network Connection that shows 'Connected'?Step 4?- under 'Make this PC discoverable' move the slider to 'On'under 'Make this PC discoverable' move the slider to 'On'No single fix works for everybody, with several fix methods listed in the original post below. Many were improved by some? HYPERLINK "; \l "comment-1819971970"helpful commenters below. The most successful & common fix is shown above, taking under 30 seconds. More techniques appear below. HYPERLINK "; \l "jul-12-2016-update"Jul 12 2016 Update HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-november-update-version-1511-build-10586"Windows 10 November Update, Version 1511 Build 10586 HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-rtm-version-1507-build-10240-initial-release"Windows 10 RTM, Version 1507 Build 10240 (initial release)These instructions look the same for Builds 15063, 14393, 10586, and 10240, see Windows version details in the table?here.Below is an archive for reference, and yes, Microsoft completely changed how the user interface looks in Version 1607, which has been detailed? HYPERLINK "; \l "windows-10-version-1607-build-14393"above.Table of Contents - 4 Methods HYPERLINK "; \l "Fix1Video"HomeGroup Control Panel?- easiest fix that works for most (Video) HYPERLINK "; \l "Fix1Screenshots"HomeGroup Control Panel?- easiest fix that works for most (Screenshots) HYPERLINK "; \l "Fix2WiFi"Find devices and content?toggle - WiFi (Video) HYPERLINK "; \l "Fix2Wired"Find devices and content?toggle - Wired (Video) HYPERLINK "; \l "Fix3"HomeGroup Troubleshooter?(Video) HYPERLINK "; \l "Fix4"Run gpedit.msc?- requires admin rights (Video) HYPERLINK "; \l "change-from-public-network-to-private-network-windows-10"Change from Public Network to Private Network (Windows 10)1. HomeGroup Control Panel - easiest fix that works for most (Video)30 second video loop demonstrates every step. Mouse-over to reveal playback controls. Applicable to all recent releases of Windows 10, including Summer 2015's Build 10240, and Fall 2015's Build 10586.1. HomeGroup Control Panel - easiest fix that works for most (Screenshots)[1] Click on the bottom left Windows icon known as the Start menu[2] Just start typing homegroup, then select "HomeGroup" from the search results[3] Select "Change network location"[4] Select Discoverable "Yes"[5] Right-click WiFi or Wired network icon in system tray[6] Select "Open Network and Sharing Center"[7] Verify network shows as "Private network" then close the window. You're done!2. Find devices and content toggle - WiFi (Video)Here's another way to go about fixing the wifi wireless network connection on Windows 10.2. Find devices and content toggle - Wired (Video)Here's another way to go about fixing the wired network connection on Windows 10.3. HomeGroup Troubleshooter (Video)4. Run gpedit.msc, requires admin rights (Video)WARNING!This fix carries risk, and could put you on a private network type in the future, when connecting to an unknown (new) network. Proceed at your own risk:click the?Start?button, type?gpedit.msc?then press?Enter?keyclick?Computer Configuration?/?Windows Settings?/?Security Settings?/?Network List Manager Policiesdouble-click on?Unidentified Networks?/ change?Location type?from?Not configured?to?Private?then click?OK?to close the windowInterested in reading more about the Microsoft Networking security implications of network location? See also?Microsoft's?Choosing a network location. ................
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