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Difference between public and private network?


When connecting to a new Wi-Fi comes the choice of connecting to a public or private network, but what for and why?



Basically it's about trustworthy networks and security, data exchange, releases on all Microsoft Windows 11, 10, ... desktop operating systems!
     
Contents:

1.) ... Public or a private network?
2.) ... switch from public to private and vice versa in the network!
3.) ... More tips on network, security and Co. on MS Windows!




1.) Public or a private network?

If you select Public, Windows ensures that your PC is not discoverable on the network. It also disables file and printer sharing features so other devices on the network don't use these options for your computer. You should use the public profile for the networks that are usually found at airports, cafes, restaurants,...
 
On the other hand, if you opt for the private profile / network, MS Windows enables your PC to also be recognized in the network. You can also use file and printer sharing features using this profile. The private profile should only be used with trustworthy networks, i.e. at home or with friends where data exchange between the PCs is required.

For Wi-Fi:
With Windows + R command:
ms-settings:network-wifisettings or  ms-settings:network-wifi you can adjust this option at any time!

Command at LAN / cable
ms-settings:network-ethernet

(Image-1) Difference between public and private network!
Difference between public and private network!

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2.) Change from public to private and vice versa in the network!

With Windows + R command:

for Wi-Fi / WLAN
ms-settings:network-wifisettings  or  ms-settings:network-wifi 

command for LAN / cable 
ms-settings:network-ethernet

you can adjust this option at any time!

2. Then the network appears 

3. Click on the active network connection 

4. And switch from public to private or vice versa

( ... see Image-2 Points 1 to 3 ) 

With Ethernet / Lan simply in the LAN area as well simply switch over to the active network connection as required! 
 
(Image-2) From public to private network!
From public to a private network!

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3.) More tips on network, security and Co. on MS Windows!

When you first connect your PC to a wireless network, Windows will always ask you if you want to treat the network as public or private, which makes a lot of sense too. Here you will find other helpful tips related to Windows networks that could help you more or less.  

PS: With the command  netsh wlan delete profile * you can delete all Wi-Fi profiles! 



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  My question is not there in the FAQ
Asked questions on this answer:
  1. Where do I enable opening for Wi-Fi & WLAN as a network profile from Private?
  2. What do I have to do to use the private profile for my network?
  3. How to use private profile for your wireless network on windows 11?
  4. Make Windows 10 / 11 discoverable Change the profile of the WiFi network from public to private?
  5. What is the difference between private and public networks in Windows?
  6. Change network profile, quick and easy, on Windows computer?
  7. How do I make the Windows PC discoverable on my network, do I need to switch to private profile?
  8. What is the difference between public and private networks on Windows?
  9. What is the difference between a public and a private network on Windows please?
  10. How do I switch to private profile for Wi-Fi on Windows 10 or 11?
  11. Using the private profile for your wireless network on Windows?
  12. Can I switch from private profile to public for Wi-Fi on Windows?
  13. Where do I change a network from public to private on Windows 10 or 11?
  14. Public on Windows in the network or the private profile in the network?
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