Changing Network Type Public Private Work

The network type of a configured connection can be changed in the local policy editor.

Run GPEDIT.MSC

Go to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Network List Manager Policies

Right Click Show All

Right Click the Network to edit

Click the Network Location Tab and change the Location.

"Home" editions may not have policy editors available

This page describes how Windows 8 home can have the network type changed.

https://www.tekrevue.com/tip/change-network-location-windows-8/