Switching from Public to Private network via PowerShell

Here’s a quick way to get rid of the “public” network on Windows and switch it to a more usable private network type.

1. Open a PowerShell Window.
2. Get the list of network profiles on the system.  Note the InterfaceIndex number listed, you’ll need it for the final step.

   Get-NetConnectionProfile

3. Change the network interface to private, use the network interface index number from the previous command.

Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex xx -NetworkCategory Private

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