How to View Wifi Password in windows 10 Computer - Genius Question

How to View Wifi Password in windows 10 Computer

The new version of Windows has has all the features of  wireless networks, along with its over whelming features and enhancements in almost all the software’s and applications. This is an feature which is available in previous versions also. We all prefer the wireless network access that provide us with a faster browsing experience, no matter where you are in the whole world. It is very easy to get connected to a website by entering the password once, and for all, and then choosing the option Connect Automatically button.

System automatically connect to the network because once you choose the option to do so, it creates a user profile at a location and stores along with it, your password. It retrieves the information from that location whenever you prompt to get connected to that network. This enables you not to again type your password each time.

View The Wifi Password Stored in Windows 10

Step 1:

Open up the Settings app from the Start menu that appears on the bottom left of your desktop. Now, Click on Network & Internet

Step 2:

Now, make sure Status is selected in left side menu. Now, scroll down and click on Network & Sharing center.

Step 3:

Few connections presently on your system is shown. Click on the currently connected wireless Connection icon.

Step 4:

A new window now pops up.Click on the option called Wireless Properties as shown in the image below.

Step 5:

From the  two options Connection and Security at the top, choose the option named Security. You get information about the connected network. Click on Show Characters box in order to get your current password as shown below:-

Here are the following step how to view your password please check the steps below.

  1. Right-click the network icon on the toolbar and select “open network and sharing center.”
  2. In the resulting window, click “Change adapter settings,” right-click on the Wi-Fi network, and select “status” on the drop-down menu.
  3. Here resulting pop-up window, select “Wireless Properties,” then click on the Security tab.
  4. You should see a check box beside “show characters.” Check this box to reveal your password. (Note: Windows 10 refers to this as a network security key instead of a password.).

 

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