I always set my network location to public when Windows prompts me to classify a network the first time my PC is connected. This works well most of the time but there are certain Windows features that require the network location to be set to private to function such as PowerShell Remoting. If you need to change your network location setting from public to private, the easiest method is to use the HomeGroup settings window.
Quick Tip: Change the Network Location from Public to Private
Posted in Windows 10, Windows 8 by Steve Sinchak