My Windows 7 creates two networks one domestic and one public, that causes that do not connect to the Internet. How can I permanently eliminate the public network? both use the same local area connection, it causes conflict.
Thanks.
Victor
To resolve the issue of Windows 7 creating two networks (one domestic and one public) that cause a conflict and prevent you from connecting to the Internet, you can try the following steps to permanently eliminate the public network:
Method 1: Set Network Location to Private (Domestic)
Open Network and Sharing Center:
Click on the network icon in the system tray and select "Open Network and Sharing Center."
[]Change Network Location:
Under "View your active networks," you will see the two networks.
Set the public network to "Public" and the domestic network to "Home" or "Work" (private).
To resolve the issue of Windows 7 creating two networks (one domestic and one public) that cause a conflict and prevent you from connecting to the Internet, you can try the following steps to permanently eliminate the public network:
Method 1: Set Network Location to Private (Domestic)
Open Network and Sharing Center:
Click on the network icon in the system tray and select "Open Network and Sharing Center."
[]Change Network Location:
Under "View your active networks," you will see the two networks.
Set the public network to "Public" and the domestic network to "Home" or "Work" (private).
[]Disable Public Network:
Right-click on the public network and choose "Merge or delete network locations."
Delete the public network.
Method 2: Disable Public Network Adapter
[]Device Manager:
Press Windows Key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and hit Enter.
[]Identify Public Network Adapter:
Find the adapter associated with the public network. It may be labeled differently depending on your network setup.
[]Disable Public Network Adapter:
Right-click on the public network adapter and select "Disable."
Method 3: Registry Edit (Proceed with caution)
[]Open Registry Editor:
Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
[]Navigate to the Network Profiles:
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles.
[]Identify Public Network Key:
Look for the profile key associated with the public network.
[]Delete Public Network Key:
Right-click on the key associated with the public network and select "Delete."
Method 4: Network Reset
[]Reset Network Settings:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type netsh int ip reset and press Enter.
Restart your computer. Before making changes to the registry or network settings, ensure you have a backup and understand the potential risks. Choose the method that best fits your comfort level with system configuration. After applying these changes, restart your computer to ensure the modifications take effect. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!