Set network location on stand-alone workstation

The first time you access a computer, you must select the network location. For your server, administration, proctor, and exam delivery workstations to properly communicate, you must set your Network Location as a Private network. You must do this on all workstations where the VUE Testing System will be installed.

Caution

Failure to select the Private network location will prevent the VTS applications from running, because the Operating System starts a firewall application that prevents communication between the systems.
  1. You must verify that the network location is set as a Private network. Open the Network and Sharing Center dialog box.

Windows Server 2022

  1. Select the Server Search button next to the Windows Start button. 

  2. Type Control Panel in the Search field and select Control Panel in the list.

  3. Select Network and Sharing Center. 

Windows 10

  1. Click in the Search field on the Windows Task bar.

  2. Type Control Panel in the Search field and hit the Enter key on the keyboard. The Control Panel dialog box opens. 

  3. Select Network and Internet.

Windows 11

  1. Click in the Search field on the Windows Task bar. 

  2. Type Control Panel in the Search field and hit the Enter key on the keyboard. The Control Panel dialog box opens. 

  3. Select Network and Sharing Center.
  4. Select the Change advanced sharing settings link.

  5. Expand the Private networks location.

  6. Set Network discovery to On. 

  7. Select Close.
  8. Close the Network and Sharing Center dialog box.

What is next?

Disable services - stand-alone

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