Windows 10: Why is my windows 7+ Edition: windows10 not connecting to public network? I am the only one...

I want to also know how I remove the bunch of malware and viruses my PC has

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Public Network

It's good to know that you have already contacted your service provider. This helps us to further isolate the issue. Before we can conclude that a hacker has gotten into your computer and making changes to the system, we need to identify first, whether or
not this is a system issue. There are other Windows 10 users, although not common, who are experiencing the same issue as you and found different resolutions that you can try. Try the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1: Change the network location using the Settings App.

• Click on Start.
• Click on Settings.
• Click on Network & Internet.
• Click on Ethernet.
• Click on the network where you're connected.
• Turn on the option to Make this PC discoverable. This turns your public network location into a private one.

Method 2: Change the network location using Windows PowerShell.

We have a found a thread with a similar issue to yours. Check the Answer provided by
NiklasE rlhm in this thread and check if it applies.
Other Community members have found it helpful.

Method 3: Refresh network adapter connections in Device Manager.

You may follow the steps provided in this article. Note that the steps in the article
are supposedly for Windows 7, but should still work with Windows 10, although, the step-by-step provided might be a bit different.

Should you encounter any further issues, please do get back to us.

 

Windows 7 network Location stuck in Public

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Windows 7 Network connections are stuck in Public mode

Windows 7 Network connections are stuck in Public mode

 

Windows 7 network Location stuck in Public

Windows 7 SP1. The Network location is stuck as Public. I am unable to change the newtork location to Home.

I have internet access. I can use IE to perform a search. The network status information indicates NOT connected to a network, even though I am. I have tried a suggested fix to use device manager to disable and then enable network adapters but this failed
to correct the problem. I have read this may be caused by setting the network location to public and inadvertently ticking a box to accept all future network connections will be public. I cannot confirm if this is how the problem occurred but, it may be. I
don't think the problem relates to my router/modem as I can operate other similar computers normally. Can anybody help with this really irritating fault.