Windows 10: Does the print nightmare issue apply to a private network with a firewall

My apologies if I'm asking a question which has already been solved but it is eluding me. I have several windows 10 PC's networked at home and connected to a dedicated router which is then connected a cable modem. I'm intentionally not using the modem as a router. I have a printer directly connected with USB to one of the PC's which is directly connected to the router via Ethernet. The other PC's are connected with WiFi. Before the print nightmare, the printer was successfully shared with all of the PC's. After the print nightmare event, only the PC with the direct USB connection could success

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Error: "Can create home group in private network only" - the wireless network is private though

Hi Ron,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your concern about connecting to HomeGroup network with error: Can create home group in private network only, we will help you with this issue.

I would like to inform that this issue might have occurred due to settings in the Network type on Windows 10.

Step 1: I suggest you to check with the network type on Windows 10, try the below:

Right click on the Network icon in the System tray
and click on Open Network and Sharing Center.

Here you will see the network you are connected to and what type of network Windows 10 has identified it as. (Private/ Public).

Step 2: Also, I suggest you to change the network type to Private if it is not and check if it helps.

• Log-in as an Administrator, on the desktop, click on the Network system icon in the taskbar notification area.
• Right click on your network connection and click on
  Turn sharing on or off.
• Click on Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.
• 
  Accept the UAC (User Account Control) prompt and check if it helps.
  

For reference: HomeGroup problems in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Will Public and Private Network Settings Print?

Hi,

Will the public network setting print?

Will the private network setting print?

Thanks,

Joe

 

Firefox Private Network Install Issue

Hi All,
I was having an issue with getting the firefox browser to install..I discovered the reason why was due to a conflict with the AdGuard ad blocking software installed on my system. This morning I decided to try and install firefox again, this time I received a prompt from adguard stating that a certification needed to be reapplied..and did I want to do so. After doing that firefox is working normally, now I'm trying to get this : Firefox Private Network
installed, so far I haven't been able to do so . I'm receiving a connection error message. I'm enclosed a image of the message, I've tried everything I know to try on my end..such as making sure firefox is on the list of 'approved' site's in the windows defender firewall area. I've also posted a message the firefox private network support help site. Maybe some kind soul will have a workable solution for me.
Thanks,
David