In this attack hacker will generate an another similar WiFi network (with same name) just to confuse the victim.?įound this guide helpful? Share this on Facebook and Twitter, and let me know if you have any other ways of finding Wi-Fi passwords on Windows.
Anyway, that’s how you can hack any Wi-Fi password from Windows 10 and 8 and also Windows 7. You can also read my “ improve Wi-Fi signal using DIY foil” guide which improved my signal strength by 65 percent. I personally use Windows 10 and I need to use Command Prompt to find any other Wi-Fi password. I have listed every possible way for each Windows. This is how you can find your Wi-Fi password on any Windows computer easily. It will take time to configure the connection and if you want to skip these steps, you can connect your router to a desktop computer and then reset your password. If you’re using a PPPoE connection like I do, you’ll have to take the burden to call your internet service provider for the connection username and password. Maybe, your password was changed by some family members or anyone, you need to reset your router and connect to the network via the default password by the router manufacturer. If you fail to find your password anyhow. You have your pass with you! ? What if all fails? – Reset your router Takes no longer than 30 seconds in my opinion.
It’s very simple and easy as you can see. You can see where to click exactly followed by the numbers “1 and 2”. Then move to the Security tab and check the box next to “Show Characters”. Same as before, click on the Wireless Properties. Now click on the name of the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to. Firstly, you need to right-click on the little WiFi icon in the taskbar, and click on “Open Network and Sharing Center”. Windows will store the password which can be found relatively easily. All you need to do is follow the baby-steps. Then, it’s very simple and easy to find that password. If you lost the password of your current Wi-Fi network – the one you are connected to. ?įind Current Wi-Fi Network’s Password in Windows This will show you the password of the network in the “Network security key” field. In the network properties window, go the to Security tab and make sure to check the box next to “Show characters”. To find the password, double-click on the network name to open its properties.
Once you go there, you will find the list of the networks you have connected to previously. To start, go to Network and Sharing Center, and click on the “Manage wireless networks” options in the left sidebar. Find Passwords for known Networks in Windows 7 or Earlier
In Windows 7 or earlier versions, you need to find the stored wireless profiles from Network and Sharing Center.īut in Windows 8 or Windows 10, you’ll have to use the Command Prompt. Windows store even the passwords of previously join or known Wi-Fi networks.
? How to Find Passwords for Wi-Fi networks You Connected Previously For Windows 7, it’s much easier. And if you’re using Windows 8 or 8.1 it’s the same as in Windows 10. Remember, I’m using Windows 10 but it’s the same for all Windows versions. I’m saying again, this is not for hacking Wi-Fi networks, it’s just retrieving your lost password using Command Prompt in Windows.