Windows 10: I can't use Chrome on Public networks. It says something about my firewall and virus...

How can i fix this?

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Network showing as public

Hi Connor,

By default, the public network location type is assigned to any new networks when they are first connected. A public network is considered to be shared with the world, with no protection between the local computer and any other computer. Therefore,
the Windows Firewall rules associated with the public profile are the most restrictive.

To change settings from public to private, follow the steps below:

• Open the Locale Security Policy.
• In the left pane, click/tap on Network List Manager Policies.
• In the right pane of Network List Manager Policies, double click/tap on your network name
• Click/tap on the Network Location tab.
• Under Location type, select Private.
• Under User permissions, select (dot) User cannot change location.
• Click/tap on OK, and close Local Security Policy.

Note: You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to change the network location of a network adapter.

Let us know if you have other questions.

 

Home network shows as public in Windows 10 Firewall.

Just started using Windows 10. In Firewall, my home network is showing up as a public network instead of a private one. I'm getting bombarded with uninvited intruders opening tabs in my Firefox browser. Hopefully this will end if I can get my network
to register as private. Any suggestions?

 

Why are my wireless networks showing as public networks?

I have recently replaced my home cable modem and router. I set up various 2.4g and 5g wireless networks on the new router.

When I look at the Windows firewall page on my Surface Book,, it says my network is a Public network and that no Private networks are connected.

I don't recall having a choice of setting up public vs. private networks.

Why are my networks listed as Public?

Should they be switched to Private? How would I do that?