“How do I know a Wi-Fi password if my laptop is connected to it?” There is a question on Quora forum . Of course, if a laptop, such as HP/Dell/Asus/Lenovo, has connected to a wireless network, it will save the Wi-Fi password automatically on the laptop even you forgot them. And there are three options to find and see the WiFi password on laptop.
Option 1: Use WiFi Password Tool to See the WiFi Password (Easiest Way)
The easiest and fastest way to recover the WiFi password on laptop is to make use of a WiFi password recovery tool. Here I recommend you such a tool I tested and 100% work — iSunshare WiFi Password Genius. This WiFi password recovery software can help you to check the WiFi password in a simple click, which supports all Windows laptop, including HP, Dell, Asus, and Lenovo and so on. You just launch the software and all saved WiFi password which your laptop is connected to will appear on the interface. Time-saving and so easy!
Step 1: Download and install this program on your laptop. You need to purchase a registration code and registry the software to get all password characters recovered.
Step 2: Launch the software and you will see the list of all the saved Wi-Fi passwords on your laptop. Also, you can click the Refresh button to update it.
Step 3: Click the Save button to keep a copy of the passwords.
Option 2: Manually Find WiFi Password on Network and Sharing Center
If you fail to remember the Wi-Fi network password, you can find it on Network and Sharing center. It will cost you minutes to get the connected Wi-Fi password. Bu this way can only help you to find the current connected WiFi password.
Step 1: Open Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2: In Network and Sharing Center, you can see and click your current Wi-Fi name next to Connections.
Step 3: In the pop-out Wi-Fi Status window, click Wireless Properties.
Step 4: Then, you need to select Security tab in Wireless Network Properties window. Below the Network security key section, you can find the Show characters option and then check the box ahead of it. Your current Wi-Fi network password will turn to be real characters in Network security key section.
Option 3: Use Command Prompt to View the WiFi Password
The command prompt way can be better understood by the professionals. They can run the command prompt as the administrator and execute the following command lines in sequence:
netsh wlan show profiles
netsh wlan show profile name = network name key =clear
Final Words:
No matter which option you choose to find the WiFi password on HP/Dell/Asus/Lenovo laptop, you need to mark the password into a text document in case you forgot them again. Also, you can apply the Wi-Fi password to another Windows PC to make it network connected.
