Windows 10: change network location from public to private

Discus and support change network location from public to private in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi guys I am running a laptop with windows 10 , so how do I change the network profile from public to private . thanks 86368 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by gundja, Jun 8, 2017.

  1. GUNDJA
    gundja Win User

    change network location from public to private


    Hi guys I am running a laptop with windows 10 , so how do I change the network profile from public to private .

    thanks

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    gundja, Jun 8, 2017
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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, Jun 8, 2017
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  3. JAYKAYWA
    jaykaywa Win User
    Windows 10 change wireless network from public to private

    As of April 2016 that tutorial is out of date. Microsoft changed the settings and again disappeared the option to change from public to private network.
     
    jaykaywa, Jun 8, 2017
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    Brink New Member

    change network location from public to private

    Brink, Jun 8, 2017
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