victorsantos
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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
Thanks.
Victor
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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."
- 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).
- Right-click on the public network and choose...
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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."
- 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).
- Right-click on the public network and choose "Merge or delete network locations."
- Delete the public network.
Method 2: Disable Public Network Adapter
- Press
Windows Key + R, typedevmgmt.msc, and hit Enter.
- Find the adapter associated with the public network. It may be labeled differently depending on your network setup.
- Right-click on the public network adapter and select "Disable."
Method 3: Registry Edit (Proceed with caution)
- Press
Windows Key + R, typeregedit, and hit Enter.
- Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles.
- Look for the profile key associated with the public network.
- Right-click on the key associated with the public network and select "Delete."
Method 4: Network Reset
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type
netsh int ip resetand 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!