Set Network Location (Win 7)

I have a new computer and am having trouble setting some things up as I don't understand the terms.

Under "Set Network Location", I don't know which to chose...
Home/Work/Public
I use the desktop computer at home, no other computers in the home.
I thought I was to choose "home network" because I use the computer at home, but I came across something where I think it says I should set it as "Public" so I'm not sharing anything????

I'm so confused with the techy words, will you be able to help me sort this out?
Home or Public?
Thanks!
:-o
I came across a "workgroup" name too... I don't understand what I'm doing.
:cry

 

Set it to "Home Network" Public is just that. When you go out in the public with your laptop,etc.

BT

 

When I clicked on "help me chose", there was a note...
"If you know you won’t need to share files or printers, the safest choice is public network."

This is what has me all flustered, oy.
I don't want to share anything from my computer, just basic use for me, surfing, e-mail, yadda, yadda.

Thanks
I guess I make things difficult for myself, lol.

 

Ok, I think the wording is what got me confuzzled, lol.
Thank you for your explanation.

Just to confirm...
I have one computer being used at home. I should set my computer to "Public" which disables sharing to strangers.
Yes? lol
:-D:-o

 

Yes, that is correct.

BTW, the "workgroup" option is just to use in a multi-computer environment when there is no domain, like at home with multiple computers or a small office. You don't need to change the setting as you are not sharing files.

 

Thank you so very much guys! I appreciate the time you've taken to help me understand the terminology and how it works.
:wave

 

Glad to be of service.

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