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How to Check Wi-Fi Password in Windows 10?

Last Updated : 14 Oct, 2024
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If you miss the simplicity of the classic Windows Photo Viewer and want to restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10, you're in the right place. While Windows 10 comes with a new default photo viewer, many users prefer the old version for its speed and ease of use. In this guide, we'll show you how to get Windows Photo Viewer back and set it as your default viewer. Whether you're using the Windows Photo Viewer registry fix or manually adjusting your settings, restoring this beloved tool is simple and quick.

Steps to Check Wi-Fi Password in Windows 10

Open Network & Internet Settings

  • First, ensure you're connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to retrieve the password.
  • Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray (located in the bottom-right corner of your screen).
  • From the dropdown, select Open Network & Internet Settings. It will show some options in that you can tap on properties.

Open Properties

  • In the Network & Internet settings, click the Properties button for your currently active Wi-Fi connection. You can see multiple options Scroll down to the bottom and Tap on View Wi-Fi Security Key.
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Wi-Fi Security Key View

  • Scroll down to View Wi-Fi security key
  • Click on View, and it will bring up the password for the Wi-Fi. After That click on close.

Conclusion

Checking your Wi-Fi password in Windows 10 is pretty easy. You can access saved Wi-Fi passwords within the Settings menu without downloading any more apps. This will be helpful when you want to share the password with your friends or reconnect other devices this way and not have to restart each time, having to remember the password.


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