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How to View Forgotten Wireless Network Password in Windows 8

Published by SuperCheats Staff on Aug 27th 2013
Does someone else set up your wireless network? You cant remember the password? This is how you can recover it.

What to do:

  1. Press the Windows + R key combination to open run box and type netplwiz and click Ok.


  2. You will now see all the network adapters in your computer.

  3. Right-click on the wireless(WI-Fi) and select Status.


  4. Wi-Fi Status dialog will load up.

  5. Click on the Wireless Properties button.


  6. Click the Security tab.


  7. Check the Show characters checkbox to reveal your password.


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