Windows 10: Change Network from Public to Private

Discus and support Change Network from Public to Private in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So I have Windows 10 up and running...How do I change my home Wi-Fi from Public networks to Private? I also want to join my homegroup however cannot... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by sparker781, Aug 2, 2015.

  1. SPARKER781
    sparker781 Win User

    Change Network from Public to Private


    So I have Windows 10 up and running...How do I change my home Wi-Fi from Public networks to Private? I also want to join my homegroup however cannot seem to figure it out....

    Thanks

    :)
     
    sparker781, Aug 2, 2015
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  2. SIMKYN.C
    Simkyn.C Win User

    how do you change a network from public to private?

    This link gives multiple options in order to change from public to private depending on the type of network you need to change:

    How to Set Network Location to be Public or Private in Windows 10

    Hope that helps.
     
    Simkyn.C, Aug 2, 2015
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  3. PATRICIA YU
    Patricia Yu Win User
    Change from public to private network

    Hi,

    Since you have mentioned that you are the I.T. support in your company, we suggest posting your query in our
    TechNet forums, a forum that is meant for IT Pro based issues. We have experts like web developers and I.T. supports such as yourself who
    are more knowledgeable with these kinds of concerns.

    Best regards.
     
    Patricia Yu, Aug 2, 2015
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  4. LINW
    linw Win User

    Change Network from Public to Private

    linw, Aug 2, 2015
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