How to change a public network to private ?
A GUI way of making this change:
- Hit Winkey + R to open Run prompt and type gpedit.msc
- Navigate to:
Computer Configuration/Windows Settings/Security Setting /Network List Manager Policies. - Choose your Network name in the right pane.
Note: To show networks not currently connected, right-click Network List Manager Policies in the left pane and choose Show All Networks. - Go to Network Location tab and change the Location type from Public to Private.
- Close Local Policy Editor.
