Change Network from public to private

Question

_{Monday, September 11, 2017 3:02 PM}

Windows automatically deleted my private network and created a new public network when I changed Router/Modem at the request of my ISP.  How can I change back to a private network?

Also, the computer refuses to recognise the printer/scanner, saying that it is turned off.  This may be due to the public status of the network

All replies (4)

_{Monday, September 11, 2017 10:36 PM | 1 vote}

Open File Explorer, go to the Network section. A tooltip should display saying 'Network discovery is turned off. Network computers and devices and not visible. Click to change...' click that. Select Private network.

_{Tuesday, September 12, 2017 6:57 AM}

Hi,

Navigate to this path:

Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings

Make sure all options have been turned on.

Then, you could use registry method to modify network type, specific path is:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles

For more information please refer to this link:

Change network location type (Public or Private) in Windows 10

https://winaero.com/blog/change-network-location-type-public-or-private-in-windows-10/

Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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_{Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:16 PM}

Hi Mr Trub

If you are running Windows 10 release 1703 (the latest), you will find that Microsoft has removed the ability to change your network from public to private using Settings or Control Panel.  Now you need to use PowerShell (I know it's ridiculous, so difficult to improve your devices security now!) or delete the network profile and let it be re-created.  This link describes the resolution using PowerShell.

How to Change Network to "Private Network" from Public

Good luck!

_{Friday, September 22, 2017 3:00 AM}

How did you get on Mr Trub?