29 January 2016

Change Network from Public to Private in Windows Server 2012 R2

To change Network from Public to Private in Windows Server 2012 R2
  1. Hit Winkey + R to open Run prompt and type gpedit.msc.
  2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration /Windows Settings / Security Setting /Network List Manager Policies.
  3. Choose your Network name from the right pane.
  4. Go to Network Location tab and change the Location type from Public to Private.
  5. Close Local Policy Editor.
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