Change Windows 10 network location profile in WiFi mode to Private or Public

Modified on Sat, 16 May, 2020 at 1:21 PM

Applicable: Windows 10 network profile in Public network Issue when in WiFi mode

Symptoms: Unable connect to a network computer, network shared folder or network printer

The issue might cause by WiFi Network Profiles changed to "Public".

To resolve the issue, for fast approach, you need to use PowerShell with Admin Right. This is due to change WiFi Network Profile already missing in WiFi mode since Windows 10 1803

1. Open "PowerShell" with Admin Right

2. Type Get-NetConnectionProfile

3. Type Set-NetConnectionProfile -Name "Your Current Profile Name" -NetworkCategory Private or Public

4. Type Get-NetConnectionProfile, verify it changed from Public to Private or vice versa