Change from Business to Home network doesn't stick

Ztruker · 29 Jul 2019

When I change from This computer is part of a Business network to This is a Home computer then reboot, then change doesn't stick. It goes right back to Business Network.

All I have are two Desktops (Win 10 and Win 7) and two Laptops (both Win 10). I don't remember setting any of therm up as Business.

Also, after the reboot, I was forced to log with my PIN instead of a password which screwed up the auto-login. How do I get the password back as my login method?

Note: My laptop uses a fingerprint reader and my Win 10 VM uses a PIN. I don't want to delete the PIN, I just want this Desktop to use a password as it's logon method.

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Ztruker · 29 Jul 2019

Found a possible fix: See this WEB article: How to Set Default Sign-in Option in Windows 10

Trying it now. If it works it will allow me to keep the Laptop using a PIN and my Desktop using a password.

Bree · 29 Jul 2019

Ztruker said:

When I change from This computer is part of a Business network to This is a Home computer then reboot, then change doesn't stick. It goes right back to Business Network.

That screen you get when you click Network ID... is described as a 'wizard'. It's confusing wording, but that initial screen is NOT showing what you are currently set up for. It is just that the default choice is to join a domain should you click Next and continue setting up with the wizard. This is what I see...

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To set up manually without using the wizard, click Change... instead. That DOES show how you are currently set. This is how that same PC is actually configured...

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Ztruker · 29 Jul 2019

Ah, okay. Yeah, I'm fine there, setup as WORKGROUP.

Why though did selecting This is a home computer then clicking Next force me to start using my PIN instead of a password. Apparently I didn't actually change anything. I ended up having to delete the PIN, nothing else worked.Of cource that forced me to change my password and validate my MS account. What a PITA.