Local Network is identified as Unknown Network. (Ethernet)


TomasL

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How do I get windows to recognise my local network as "Local Network" an set it as "Private", as well as there is no option to set it as Private, I have to use Powershell each time the computer starts to set it as Private.
And yes, I have restarted, and yes network settins is AFAIK correct, and yes I have restarted the router, and yes I have run SFC an DISM
 

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W11
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I was able to fix this issue by modifying the following group policy:
Computer Configuration --> Windows Settings --> Security Settings --> Network List Manager Policies
Unidentified Networks:
- Location type: Private

I leave User permissions alone.

Next, run gpupdate /force and reboot the computer.

To verify the GPO is applied correctly, view the following registry location:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Signatures
- There should be a key with a very long hexidecimal value.
Category = DWORD:00000001
 

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Windows 11Ryzen 7 9800X3D32GbASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-Plus
Memory
32Gb
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080
After I deleted all network profiles, I got it working
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles
 

My Computer My Computer

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W11
OS
W11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Various

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