Windows 10: I cannot change my Windows 10 Ethernet Network to Private

I cannot change my Windows 10 Ethernet Network to Private [Home version 2004].


I click on Unidentified Network No Internet to open the Settings Network and Internet.

I click on Unidentified Network No Internet to open the properties for Unidentified Network.

It gives me options to set it as a metered connection, IP Settings which are Automatic DHCP, and Properties -- Link Speed, Manufacturer, Description, Driver version, and Physical Address MAC.


Unlike this screen on WiFi it does NOT give me the option to set the network as public or private. Would a little consistency be too much to ask for from a company with Microsoft's resources? OK, rant over.


So how do I change this cotton-picking thing? I've spent an hour chasing down something that should have taken me 30 seconds. If anyone can tell me how to do this quickly and easily I'd be most appreciative.

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Windows 10: How to make Private Network enabled

Hi Jeff,

To change the network from public to private or vice versa, I would suggest you to try the steps below and check:

1. Press Windows key + I to open settings.

2. Click "network and internet".

3. If you are using Ethernet, click "Ethernet" and click on the network.

4. Enable the "make this pc discoverable" option to change the network to private.

Let us know the result.

 

Change Network from Public to Private

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to
change your network from Public to Private:

• 
  Type PowerShell in Search Window and then right click on it and click on
  Run as Administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following command to find your interface Index:
  Get-NetConnectionProfile
  
• 
  Use your interface index (for example 5) with this command:
  Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 5 -NetworkCategory Private
  
• 
  Now reboot the device and check if the network has changed from Public to Private.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

How to change my primary ethernet connection to a Private Network

Ugo at the tinkertry link, under build 162999, it has steps for a wired Ethernet link which I tried to follow. At step 3 it says:

"3. under the top section labeled Ethernet, left-click the first network item that comes up near the top, such as
Network Connected" - THAT step works fine but for step 4.:

"4. at the top, under Network profile, change from Public to
Private" - Well here's the problem. The page that comes up does not have a "network profile" with the Public to Private choice. It is simply not there. There is first the choice about a metered connection, then Properties, and a save changes
button.

I have searched around for a Network profile with the choice of network types but have failed to find it. Where has this setting gone?

Any more ideas?

Doug