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Is there any reason to change my current default network setting in Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit from Public Network to Home Network?<br />
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I have a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit now. When I set up my laptop for first time use after installing the OS, I choose Public Network as default for my laptop as I always live on hotel's in Asia (mostly mainland China). <br />
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Isn't the case that when I chose Public Network as default for my laptop, my laptop will activate higher security for all network activities and give less automatic permissions? So I can't see any reason why ever having a Home Network as default. Even in the home, in some countries, it's really not a &quot;Home&quot; Network in the sense that it would be more private and secure for intrusions.
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Is there any reason to change my current default network setting in Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit from Public Network to Home Network?

I have a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit now. When I set up my laptop for first time use after installing the OS, I choose Public Network as default for my laptop as I always live on hotel's in Asia (mostly mainland China). 

Isn't the case that when I chose Public Network as default for my laptop, my laptop will activate higher security for all network activities and give less automatic permissions? So I can't see any reason why ever having a Home Network as default. Even in the home, in some countries, it's really not a "Home" Network in the sense that it would be more private and secure for intrusions.

Is there any reason to change my current default network setting in Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit from Public Network to Home Network?

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Network Security

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