Windows 10: Does the fact Windows says I have a "Public network" matter at all?

Discus and support Does the fact Windows says I have a "Public network" matter at all? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I did a reset of my brand new modem due to some bs I went through with it today, and I've done everything in the modem settings to secure it I think. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by growapair30, Aug 18, 2015.

  1. GROWAPAIR30
    growapair30 Win User

    Does the fact Windows says I have a "Public network" matter at all?


    I did a reset of my brand new modem due to some bs I went through with it today, and I've done everything in the modem settings to secure it I think. I created passwords for my internet login and changed my modem's default password. My Android tablet lists my wifi as being a secured wireless network, and I can't seem to get into it without a password. I've restarted my computer, but in the network settings in my Control Panel, it says I have a "Public network"? I'm not sure what I'm missing.

    I'm using a Hitron CGN3. I wonder if it even matters what Windows says at this point. Hoping someone knows a bit about this stuff. What is it supposed to mean when Windows says my internet connection is a Public network?

    :)
     
    growapair30, Aug 18, 2015
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  2. FARBY
    farby Win User

    my phone says " System Error " while i delete d broken images frm my phone memory...

    Connect the Phone to PC and thru' Windows Explorer search for this file. If you find it Delete from there .. See if it works .
     
    farby, Aug 18, 2015
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  3. OMKAR_BARTAKKE
    omkar_bartakke Win User
    my phone says " System Error " while i delete d broken images frm my phone memory...

    i hav C6 n it is givin me error when i delete the broken images it displays "systen error" although i dont have any images in my phone memory n m not usin memory card also... plzz help..
     
    omkar_bartakke, Aug 18, 2015
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  4. WHYME
    WhyMe Win User

    Does the fact Windows says I have a "Public network" matter at all?

    I reckon you should probably be on a private network. You can change to private network via the "Network and Sharing Center" > "Homegroup". Then click on "change network location", and then "Yes". (I think that's all correct)

    Source: Techopedia
     
    WhyMe, Aug 18, 2015
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  5. GROWAPAIR30
    growapair30 Win User
    Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction! I had to set up a homegroup and then disable all the sharing features and that made my network private.
     
    growapair30, Apr 5, 2018
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