Windows 10: Can't connect one computer to a functioning Public Network

I am working with a public network at our church.

Our host computer BECKY-NEW contains all of the data.

Five client computers can access and update that data using mapped network drives.

The workgroup is called HOMEWOOD.

All six of these computers can see each other.


One of our laptops called JOHN-PC has Windows 10 Home version.

It logs on to our network successfully and can access the Internet.

But it can't see any of the networked computers.

If it could see BECKY-NEW, I could map the network drive easily.

It's current profile is Public. Network Discovery is turned on.

File and printer sharing is turned on. Wi-Fi is turned on.

I have set-up credentials for JOHN-PC on BECKY-NEW.

The workgroup for JOHN-PC is WORKGROUP.


All of the network settings on JOHN-PC seem to match the other client computers.

But it cannot see BECKY-NEW or any of the other computers.


I've worked on this for several hours with no success.

I don't understand Services well enough to make any changes there.

:)

 

Network showing as public

Hi Connor,

By default, the public network location type is assigned to any new networks when they are first connected. A public network is considered to be shared with the world, with no protection between the local computer and any other computer. Therefore,
the Windows Firewall rules associated with the public profile are the most restrictive.

To change settings from public to private, follow the steps below:

• Open the Locale Security Policy.
• In the left pane, click/tap on Network List Manager Policies.
• In the right pane of Network List Manager Policies, double click/tap on your network name
• Click/tap on the Network Location tab.
• Under Location type, select Private.
• Under User permissions, select (dot) User cannot change location.
• Click/tap on OK, and close Local Security Policy.

Note: You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to change the network location of a network adapter.

Let us know if you have other questions.

 

Connecting computer with no internet connection to network printer


@dk1971

1. Open Admin command and type: ipconfig
   
   
   
2. Win+X->Control Panel->Netwok and Sharing Center
   Follow the screen shot. This should disable internet access from this PC but allows access to local device(s)
   NOTE: Use the IP & Subnet Mask from step 1. Leave Default gateway & DNS Server blank
   
   
   

 

Public Network

It's good to know that you have already contacted your service provider. This helps us to further isolate the issue. Before we can conclude that a hacker has gotten into your computer and making changes to the system, we need to identify first, whether or
not this is a system issue. There are other Windows 10 users, although not common, who are experiencing the same issue as you and found different resolutions that you can try. Try the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1: Change the network location using the Settings App.

• Click on Start.
• Click on Settings.
• Click on Network & Internet.
• Click on Ethernet.
• Click on the network where you're connected.
• Turn on the option to Make this PC discoverable. This turns your public network location into a private one.

Method 2: Change the network location using Windows PowerShell.

We have a found a thread with a similar issue to yours. Check the Answer provided by
NiklasE rlhm in this thread and check if it applies.
Other Community members have found it helpful.

Method 3: Refresh network adapter connections in Device Manager.

You may follow the steps provided in this article. Note that the steps in the article
are supposedly for Windows 7, but should still work with Windows 10, although, the step-by-step provided might be a bit different.

Should you encounter any further issues, please do get back to us.