Change the Password Windows 7 Has Stored for a Wireless Network

I have a new laptop which I used to connect to the guest network in our house. I typed in the wrong password at login and now I cannot type in the correct one. How can I clear or change the password without having access to the router?

2 Answers

To modify a wireless network's profile...

  1. Open the Control Panel and click Network and Internet.

  2. Click Network and Sharing Center.

  3. Click Manage wireless networks on the left pane.

  4. Right-click on the wireless network and click Properties.

  5. Click on the Security tab and edit the key in the Network security key field.

Note: If you don't want to retype the whole password, you can enable the Show characters option and edit from there.

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Go to your system tray icon

click on wireless network icon, right click the desired network, click on properties

Click on show Characters and change the Network Security Key above it.

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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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