change unidentified network (ethernet connection) from public to private

I've connected a windows 8.1 to a windows 7 computer via ethernet (both in the same homegroup).

The ethernet connection shows up on both devices as 'unidentified network' and defaults to 'public network' type.

I've tried various proposed solutions for changing the connection type from public to private to no avail (e.g. in 8.1 when I go to the network connection via pc settings it only shows the properties - no switch to 'find devices and content').

I looked at a technet discussion that suggested changing the default security policy via MMC but I suspect my versions of windows won't let me do this (7 home premium, 8.2 ?).

Any advice or assistance much appreciated.


  • Edited by You'reDreaming Saturday, March 21, 2015 11:32 PM typo corrected
March 21st, 2015 11:31pm

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