changing the Windows 8 network location from public to private
changing the Windows 8 network location from public to private
Hit Winkey + R to open Run prompt and type gpedit.msc
Navigate to: Computer Configuration | Windows Settings | Security Setting | Network List Manager Policies
Choose your Network name from the right pane. In my case network name was Network 2
Go to Network Location tab and change the Location type from Not configured to Private.