Cannot save computer as "Home" computer

mike6623

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When I go to advanced system settings and choose Home instead of business, when I save and restart it is still on Business network. I have windows 8 pro 64 bit on a HP pavilion elite 8 gb ram i6 1tb drive. I have made sure that the services below are running as well as set to Auto.

o Computer Browser
o DHCP Client
o DNS Client
o Network Connections
o Network Location Awareness
o Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
o Server
o TCP/IP Netbios helper
o Workstation

Also, I have recently "refreshed" my computer which I thought had fixed it. It actually fixed the "turn file sharing" not saving issue I was having, now this.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    Memory
    16GB
Mike6623, I don't understand what you are referring to. If you mean the network type is set to business instead of home, note that both are exactly the same thing. In fact, in Windows 8 it is now a more realistic "Private" and "Public."
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 435MT (Modified)
    CPU
    i7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 660 Ti 2 GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 26" LG LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    21.2 TB (8 TB on board, rest on network raid)
    PSU
    1000 W ThermalTake
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19, G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G600 MMO
    Internet Speed
    150Gb / 20Gb
    Browser
    Firefox
So it's normal to not save changes?

I get there by computer properties - network ID when I chose thus is a home computer and save, it never saves.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    Memory
    16GB
Ok. Now you really have me confused. In your initial post, you state that you have Windows 8. Windows 8 only has Public and Private when identifying networks. You also state that you get "there" by Computer Properties - Network ID. You can't get there that way in Windows 8.

Please explain exactly what your problem is; we are all confused.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 435MT (Modified)
    CPU
    i7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 660 Ti 2 GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 26" LG LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    21.2 TB (8 TB on board, rest on network raid)
    PSU
    1000 W ThermalTake
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19, G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G600 MMO
    Internet Speed
    150Gb / 20Gb
    Browser
    Firefox
Ok. Now you really have me confused. In your initial post, you state that you have Windows 8. Windows 8 only has Public and Private when identifying networks. You also state that you get "there" by Computer Properties - Network ID. You can't get there that way in Windows 8.

Please explain exactly what your problem is; we are all confused.

I do have windows 8, and when I click computer properties, advanced system settings, and network ID, I have the choice "is this a business network or home private network. When I chose home, and save, it never saves it. Sorry if I am confusing you.




Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite
    Memory
    16GB
Ah, now I see. You don't have to worry about that (it is actually OK), IF the following is true: In that same box, click on Change. it should point to a Workgroup (doesn't matter what it is called. It should be WORKGROUP, by default).

This allows you to see the other computers on your network, regardless of if they are in the same workgroup. You are good.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 435MT (Modified)
    CPU
    i7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 660 Ti 2 GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 26" LG LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    21.2 TB (8 TB on board, rest on network raid)
    PSU
    1000 W ThermalTake
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19, G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G600 MMO
    Internet Speed
    150Gb / 20Gb
    Browser
    Firefox
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