HOWTO: Change a Windows’ network type from Public to Private via PowerShell

@DeanColpitts

Stupid Windows Server 2016…  Stupid Windows 10…  Damn Microsoft…

Ever find yourself with a network interface that is stuck as Public and no obvious way to change it via GUI?

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Five simple PowerShell lines to the rescue!

Get-NetConnectionProfile
$Profile = Get-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceAlias "interface_alias_name"
$Profile.NetworkCategory = "Private"
Set-NetConnectionProfile -InputObject $Profile
Get-NetConnectionProfile

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And now your network type should be set to Private network.

As always – Use any tips, tricks, or scripts I post at your own risk.

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