Windows 7 TWO Networks...No Connectivity w/o tweaks...ALMOST Solved...!!!

[doxology]

folks...

I had intermittant connectivity to the internet. I went thru 2 new PC's & 2 modems from verizon to no avail. I did all the ipconfig & DNS release & renew stuff, also to no avail.

When I had NO connectivity, the network icon in the task area was showing 2 Networks. When I rebooted (sometimes as many as 5 times)...& was finally connected, that icon showed only 1 Network.

Today, a smart verizon tech figured it out (but I still need some OS help). He walked me thru the deletion of my Public Network. When that occured, BOTH Networks were gone. Then we re-enabled
the Home Network; & it worked...I was instantly able to get online.

BUT...when I rebooted, the same problem reoccured...TWO Networks again.

So he asked me what I did when I first powered up the computer, in the original Network Setup dialog. When he asked that question, I remembered that I DID in fact choose a Public Network. He said, ah-ha...I should have chosen the Home Network. He said that when I reboot, the machine looks for the Public Network, because of my original choice; & that it was being confused & combining the two...(which is also why both Networks disappear when I disabled only the Public Network).

So now...I'm really close to solving this problem...the only thing left to be done is to UNDO that original selection...please, HOW IS THIS ACCOMPLISHED...???


thanx,


dox
Windows 7 Pro

btw - I've already tried going to Network Sharing Center & redefining the network as Home, but that didn't work. somehow, I have to undo whatever setting is causing Win7 to look for the public network as default, get confused; & load both networks...thanx.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you've encountered an issue with your network settings where your computer is defaulting to the Public Network, leading to connectivity problems. To resolve this issue in Windows 7, you can follow these steps to change the network type back to Home: 1. Access Network and Sharing Center: - Click on the network icon in the system tray (task area) and select "Open Network and Sharing Center." 2. Change Network Type: - In the Network and Sharing Center, you should see the active networks listed. If the current active network is Public, follow these steps to change it to Home: - Click on the network type next to your active network (Public network). - This will open a new window where you can select the network type. - Choose "Home network" when prompted and save the changes. 3. Verify Settings: - Once you have changed the network type to Home, ensure that only one network is showing as active. 4. Reboot: - To ensure that the changes are applied correctly, reboot the computer and check if the issue with two networks reappearing has been resolved. 5. Confirm Connectivity: - After the reboot, check if your internet connectivity is stable. The system should now default to the Home network, eliminating the confusion with the two networks. If changing the network type through the Network and Sharing Center doesn't resolve the issue, you can also try the following steps: - Disable and then re-enable the network adapter: - Go to Device Manager, find your network adapter, right-click on it, and choose "Disable." Wait a few seconds, then right-click on it again and choose "Enable." By ensuring that your network is set to a Home network type, your system should no longer default to the Public network and the issue with the two networks should be resolved. If you continue to experience connectivity problems, it might be beneficial to ensure that your network settings are configured correctly in the Network and Sharing Center.